| Title | : | Stacey's Remarkable Books (The Stacey Stories) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 0063271850 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780063271852 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 |
| Publication | : | First published December 13, 2022 |
| Awards | : | NAACP Image Award Children (2023) |
Stacey's favorite day of the week is Thursday, when the whole class goes to the library and she gets to lose herself in her beloved books.
On one of these special days, Stacey discovers that a new student named Julie has trouble reading in English, so they begin sharing books and stories to practice. Soon, more students start to join them.
Books take the group on magical adventures and reveal other worlds and cultures--but best of all, they bring them together as friends.
This is another inspiring tale, based on a true story from Stacey Abrams's childhood, about the life-changing power of books.
Stacey's Remarkable Books (The Stacey Stories) Reviews
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I, too, had a dream to read every book in the world. I thought that I could start by checking out the books in order at my elementary school library. Although I never got around to finishing the books there (and Goodreads reminds me I’ve got a few to finish for books around the world), it was wonderful to be reminded of the magic of childhood.
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I love the idea behind this book so much. Here we meet Stacey (taken from the author's own experiences, so naming the girl after herself is only fair). Stacey loves books, but has a hard time with people. When new girl Julie is looking for a friend, Stacey tries to relate to her the only way she can: through books. But Julie doesn't read English very well yet. The friendship which develops becomes the basis for a club where kids share books with kids who are struggling to learn how to read in English.
This is a lovely book about diversity, how to be a friend, and the importance of story. Put together this is a satisfying blend of culture and friendship which leaves you wishing you could hang around with Stacey and her friends long after you close the book. This will be one to re-read. I'm also glad to see there's another Stacey picture book by the author for me to hunt down. Yay! -
A very good read with helpful, universal messages, without being didactic. While everything works out a little too nicely, it's neither unbelievable nor predicated on unimaginable circumstances. The author note and list of books add a pleasant touch. In terms of "celebrity" picture books, this is better than most.
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6 stars
i wish i had a friend like stacey abrams growing up because i'm also vietnamese and learning english was the hardest thing ever. i also love that she and her friend welcomed each other into their worlds. love this book and the art is stunning! -
This is a sweet story shares a love for reading and a heart for including people of all cultures.
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Such a sweet story. It explores themes of a love of books and reading, making new friends, celebrating differences, and not being afraid to try new things, even if you aren’t good at them right away.
When Stacey meets Julie, they dream of reading every story in the library and telling their own stories. Together, they form a reading club, welcoming their classmates and other students to join.
I loved the positive representation of libraries and especially the supportive librarian who encourages his students to “Touch everything. Reading anything. Find your new favorite book. And be kind.” Great emphasis on exploration, curiosity, and fostering a love of reading and developing empathy. My heart melted when he presented the students with books about the countries their families come from and in the languages they spoke at home. It was so beautiful how they all wanted to learn about and from one another.
The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. They bring each of the books to life in way the wonderfully captures the magic of reading. Great diversity in the artwork as well. The illustrations include hijabi characters, a character with vitiligo, a character using a wheelchair, and a variety of skin colors, clothing choices, and hair styles. The children come from different countries, have different skin colors, and speak different languages, but they all bond over the joy of reading.
At the end of the book is a List of Stacey’s Remarkable Books with recommendations of fantastic picture books from authors of color. There is also an author’s note about the real-life Stacey and Julie.
An absolutely beautiful book with a heartwarming story. -
Disclaimer: I bought this book for my honorary Hamtaro! Support your authors! All opinions are my own.
Book: Stacey’s Remarkable Books
Author: Stacey Abrams
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Black MC and characters, Hijabi-wearing character, other POC characters
Recommended For...: children’s readers, picture book readers
Publication Date: December 13, 2022
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Age Relevance: 0+
Explanation of Above: It’s a picture book about a young girl who helps another student learn English and starts a reading club.
Publisher: Balzer and Bray
Pages: 32
Synopsis: Stacey's favorite day of the week is Thursday, when the whole class goes to the library and she gets to lose herself in her beloved books.
On one of these special days, Stacey discovers that a new student named Julie has trouble reading in English, so they begin sharing books and stories to practice. Soon, more students start to join them.
Books take the group on magical adventures and reveal other worlds and cultures--but best of all, they bring them together as friends.
This is another inspiring tale, based on a true story from Stacey Abrams's childhood, about the life-changing power of books.
Review: I loved this book so much! It’s a perfect read for beginning bookies and those bookies who are raising soon-to-be bookies. I love that the book didn’t shame anyone for not knowing English fully, as it’s a super hard language to learn even for native speakers. The book focused a lot on friendship and the power of reading and how reading can bring people together.
Verdict: It was perfect. -
An adorable, vibrant and powerful kids' picture book, based on Stacey Abrams's own (reimagined) childhood surrounding school and making lifelong friends. And reading. Lots and lots of reading.
Thursday, when classes take a trip to the school library, is Adventure Day!
Diversity and learning about other people's backgrounds, languages and cultures - found in the power of words in books, and from the people themselves, in their own voices - are key to making 'Stacey's Remarkable Books' stand out in importance, from many other "books about books" titles out there.
The books, the languages, the exciting subjects, the library, the friendships formed, the bonding over a growing reading club, the adorable diverse kids, the supportive adults, the picture book reading list at the end, the colours and the art - it's all so good!
No doubt about it, 'Stacey's Remarkable Books' is passionate, driven and dedicated.
Highly recommended, for helping people to become better, well, people.
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Stacey's Remarkable Books by Stacey Abrams
Published December 13, 2022
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The companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller and NAACP Image Award winner Stacey's Extraordinary Words, from political leader Stacey Abrams.
Stacey's favorite day of the week is Thursday, when the whole class goes to the library and she gets to lose herself in her beloved books.
On one of these special days, Stacey discovers that a new student named Julie has trouble reading in English, so they begin sharing books and stories to practice. Soon, more students start to join them.
Books take the group on magical adventures and reveal other worlds and cultures—but best of all, they bring them together as friends.
This is another inspiring tale, based on a true story from Stacey Abrams's childhood, about the life-changing power of books. -
I listened to this children's audiobook today and loved both the premise and the fact that it was read by the author, Stacey Abrams. I haven't seen the actual book, so I don't know how good the artwork is inside, but I identified strongly with the young Stacey because I, too, loved my school libraries and often went to the library instead of staying outside for recess. The audiobook is quick, only 11 minutes long, but wholesome and sweet. I liked the diversity of the characters and the strong messages of acceptance, helping others, and the joy of reading, but what brought me to tears was the touching author's note at the end, where Abrams tells about her childhood love of libraries and recounts the real-life friendship that inspired one of the scenes in her book.
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A great book about how books and stories can help us to start and develop friendships, especially if we share books we love and help other as we grow as readers.
This book is loosely based on a friendship from the author's childhood. I love how Stacey helps her immigrant friend gain confidence in reading in English and how their book club slowly grows to encompass more people from various places and how the text has a few words from those places incorporated we well.
There's great racial diversity and examples of including others. There's quite a bit of text but it could maybe work for some elementary school classes as a storytime book. -
I was looking for something heartwarming and uplifting and apropos for National Book Lovers Day and I found it with this children's book!
The protagonist becomes a one-girl cheerleader for reading and pulls in others who are new to her class and the country to read and enjoy the power of stories. It leads to sharing including words in their native languages, friendship, and a sense of community that even their cool librarian champions. He rallies around their group to do a club after school for reading and welcomes them into the library to gain knowledge and be at peace in the library.
It's delightfully drawn, focused on the connections they make with one another. -
A warm and appealing story about Stacey Abrams and her childhood friend Julie, who connected through reading. In the fictionalized version, their Reading Club eventually expands to encompass many of their classmates, who come from different places and speak different languages. A celebration of teamwork making the dream work and how our differences are our strength.
Themes: We're All the Same/We're All Different, Reading, Sharing, Friendship, Trying New Things
Age range: Kindergarten-Early Elementary -
Stacey Abrams is known today for her work in the Georgia House of Representatives, but as a kid she was a READER. In this story we see Stacey reading at recess instead of playing kickball, for instance. She meets students from all over the world, and they begin to have "adventure time" in the library finding books about all kinds of stories and people. Eventually, more kids join in and they have a reading club in the library with books from different languages and places.
A great read for kids to see other types of readers, cultures, and that BOOKS can bring them together. -
Perfection in a picture book, it is even printed in the USA (you'd be surprised how many American books are printed elsewhere). This story relates a love of reading, and sharing that love with new friends. A primer in friendship, it is beautifully illustrated with joyful scenes. Stacey's classmates come from all across the world, and they enjoy books together to learn about different cultures. Her new friends even encourage Stacey to step outside her comfort zone. People who read tend to be great friends, in general, I believe.
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A wonderful book about friendship, doing things that are hard, and the power of books. Set in the Deep South, this is a the story of Stacey who loves books and invites a new girl to join her. The new girl, Julie, loves books but has trouble reading in her non-native language. Together they practice and go on adventures through their reading. Their joy for books grows and they form a club of readers and friends who bound over a love of books. A warm, inspiring story.
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5 stars (I loved it).
What a celebration of reading and libraries! I also love the inclusion of others who come from different places or speak different languages. I love how they were embraced with kindness instead of ostracized. It's also based on a true story, which is just so heartwarming to know!
I love her list of remarkable books in the back (especially since I've read almost all of them!). -
People, including children, bond over all sorts of things, including books. In this true story Stacey Abrams shares how a friendship began, and grew to include others, over reading and books. Peers are often the best teachers and in this case, Stacey became that peer to not only share her love of books and reading but to also help other children with their reading. What a terrific way to share friendship!
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A beautiful celebration of reading, libraries, and friendship in elementary school with Stacey Abrams' story as a young reader in Gulfport, Mississippi in the 1970s. Stacey, her new friend Julie - who is a Vietnamese immigrant learning English, and several other classmates create an inclusive reading club to improve their reading and to have adventures inside the pages of their books!
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A great book about sharing a love of reading with friends and letting one’s imagination help enrich the lives of others. Young characters model behaviors that are friendly and inclusive. Simple language makes this an easily accessible read for young readers and those learning English as another language. Share the power of caring and love of languages by adding this book to your child’s library.
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As an avid reader, this book spoke to me. The illustrations are gorgeous and depict kids representing all different walks of life, abilities, shapes, colors, and backgrounds. The message is so wonderful. I rarely mark children’s books as ‘read’ on GR, much less read a review, but I felt the need to with this book. I would give this one ten stars if I could!
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Stacey loves to read and she shares her passion with a school friend who needs a little extra help. One friend after another comes to Stacey for book sharing and reading practice. It doesn't take long for Stacey to have a reading group of friends from different cultures. A joyful picture book about sharing books with friends!
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A child has a love for books and takes them with her wherever she goes. Soon others gather and meet in the library where they are encouraged to read any and all the books. The librarian lets them stay after school and finds a way to provide books in many languages for them to read. And the ending is fun when the other readers invite Stacey to try something new, too.
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Read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xo4_...
This is such a cute book that reflects my childhood in many ways. As a kid I was a lot like young Stacey, with a deep love for books and libraries, who dreamt of reading every book ever written and telling stupendous stories using extraordinary words, with a really diverse group friends.
