You Will Do Great Things by Amerie and Raissa Figueroa - ADVISABLE

You Will Do Great Things by Amerie, illustrated by Raissa Figueroa. PICTURE BOOK. Roaring Brook Press (Macmillan), 2023. $19. 9781250817020 

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

After looking at a photograph of an ancestor, a young boy goes on a imaginary journey where he learns that he can be himself and do great things while be loved and supported by his family and ancestors.

Amerie and Figueroa have created a good book to give as a graduation gift. The book has simple text with sweeping illustrations and an encouraging message of hope for the future. The boy has an Asian mother and black father. 

Reviewer: A. Snow