Amazing+Grace

Amazing Grace

   
 *  Author: Mary Hoffman **
 *  Grade(s): Kindergarten – 3rd **
 *  Topic/Theme: Breaking race/gender stereotypes and conquering dreams **
 *  Gender Interest: Young Girls **
 * Summary: ** Grace loves stories, whether she hears them, reads them, or makes them up. She acts the stories out, always giving herself the most exciting parts, as her vivid imagination consumes her passion for the arts. One day, her teacher announces that there will be a classroom production of Peter Pan. Grace wants to play the lead very badly, however, her classmates tell her she is unable to due to the fact that she is not only a girl, but also black. After Grace shares her disappointment with her mother and grandmother, they reassure her that she can do anything she puts her mind to. Her mother and grandmother reassure Grace of her talent and determination, as well as take her on a trip to a ballet that featured a famous black “Trinidad” dancer. These events inspires Grace to audition for the part of Peter Pan…earning the lead role as her class all agrees that Grace is best for the part!


 * About the Book: ** This is a great story with a great message. It tells children there are no limits to what they can be. It also sends the message to children to not be deterred by stereotypes or opinions. It also confronts racism, addresses moral dilemmas, appreciates theater, and shatters stereotypes on a primary level.


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