Etta Extraordinaire
Written by Roda Ahmed
and Charnaie Gordon
Illustrated by Chloe Burgett
Published by HarperCollins Publishers
Meet Etta!
Etta was born to be a shining star. When Etta discovers her school is hosting a talent show, she wants to share her many talents with the world. Even though she has never performed onstage before, all Etta needs to do is make a plan. (Etta always has a plan!)
And in 1, 2, 3, 4 steps, she’s ready for her big performance on the big stage in front of a BIG audience.
Or is she?
Find out how Etta beats her worries, with the help of her loving family, in this joyful story created by celebrated writers Roda Ahmed and Charnaie Gordon and illustrator Chloe Burgett.
Primary ISBN: 9780063295711
Publication Date: October 2023
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book , Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Somali/Somali American
Themes: Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Parents, Own Voices/Lived Experience, The Arts, Welcoming by School
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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