BLOG TOUR - A is for Ambitious by Meena Harris and illustrator Marissa Valdez

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the A IS FOR AMBITIOUS by Meena Harris and illustrator Marissa Valdez Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:

Title: A IS FOR AMBITIOUS

Author: Meena Harris and illustrator Marissa Valdez

Paperback Pub. Date: March 14, 2023

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 40

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org

The awesome, bold, charming, and decidedly ambitious new picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl, Meena Harris, is also a must-have ABC book.

The #1 bestselling team behind Ambitious Girl is back to take AG on a new adventure. A is for ambitious—and so much more in this fun and empowering picture book that reclaims words often used to undermine girls and women from A to Z. When they're ready to take on the world, ambitious readers will have the vocabulary to do so.

This book offers ambitious children everywhere inspiration as they pursue their goals and dreams. With a powerful message for us all, this is a perfect read aloud for showing children the power of words.

I received an advance review audiobook for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Meena Harris and Rockstar Book Tours and Publicity. I'm excited to be a part of this tour.

Book mail really is the best mail! My physical copy of this book arrived today, and I couldn’t be more excited! I am a HUGE fan of the Harris women and Meena is no exception. I love them and what they represent so much, I jumped at the chance to be a part of this tour!

This book is amazing. Today, I’m a proud feminist and this book gave me all the feels. But that wasn’t always the case. I grew up in a time when being a feminist wasn’t a good thing. Not to mention, my family is conservative. It wasn’t until I went to college and found my voice that I realized the power of women when we fully embrace ourselves without placing limitations on ourselves.

This book is unique, I loved that they went A-Z using words commonly used to describe and undermine our sense of selves and reframed them in a positive light. The illustrations are gorgeous and brought the story to life. The book is full of excitement and an I can do anything frame of mind which I found to be contagious. I couldn’t’ stop smiling as I read this. The message is also a great conversation started with your little one. This is the second in the series. I’d love to see it in every classroom as well as public libraries.

I’m hooked on Mena’s books and have already ordered the rest of her books. I can’t wait to read more from her!

Overall Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

About Meena Harris:

Like Ambitious Girl and Amalia the Elf, Meena Harris was born into a family of ambitious women whose legacy continues to inspire her. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl, a lawyer, an entrepreneur, and the founder of Phenomenal, a values-driven, 360-degree media company that centers women and historically excluded communities. She currently resides in the Bay Area with her husband and two daughters.

About Marissa Valdez:

Marissa is a two times #1 NY Times bestselling children’s book illustrator and author. She’s a 2016 graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where she received a BFA in Animation. She loves to illustrate stories that are overflowing with humor, wit, and totally out-there situations.

In her spare time, Marissa gets her illustration inspiration by wandering around natural science museums, watching super-cool dinosaur documentaries and playing with her two fat cats in Birmingham, UK.

Marissa is represented by Kelly Sonnack at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of A IS FOR AMBITIOUS, US Only.

Ends March 28th, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

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3/14/2023	@yabookscentral	Excerpt/IG Post
3/14/2023	Two Chicks on Books	Excerpt/IG Post
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3/15/2023	Author Z. Knight	Review
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3/16/2023	@jael_and_jenessa_reaew	Review/IG Post
3/17/2023	For The Love Of The Page	Review/IG Post
3/17/2023	A Blue Box Full of Books	IG Review/LFL Drop Pic

Week Two:

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3/22/2023	The Momma Spot	Review
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3/24/2023	@froggyreadteach	IG Review
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