In his sophomore picture book, NBA superstar Stephen Curry encourages kids to embrace the differences that make them extraordinary!
It's the first day of school for Mila, a young girl with hearing loss who dreams of playing on her school's soccer team. But, self-conscious of her hearing aids, Mila is too nervous to try out. With the help of and perspectives from new friends, what begins as a bumpy, anxiety-filled start for Mila, soon transitions into an eye-opening experience about what it means to be different--and what it means to be extraordinary. I Am Extraordinary teaches kids how to look inside themselves to find self-acceptance and the confidence to achieve any goal.
Stephen Curry (he/him) is a four-time NBA Champion, two-time league MVP, and Finals MVP winner. He is the founder of Eat. Learn. Play., a nonprofit organization that empowers underserved children and communities across the United States. He is also the founder of Unanimous Media, a film and television company specializing in faith, family, and sports content, in tandem with Sony Studios.
Geneva Bowers (she/her) is a self-taught illustrator based in western North Carolina. She loves manipulating color and adding whimsy with a touch of realism and calm to her art.
- Publisher: Penguin Workshop (March 12, 2024)
- Language: English
- Hardcover: 40 pages
- ISBN-10: 059338606X
- ISBN-13: 9780593386064
- Reading age: 4 - 7 years
- Grade level: Preschool - 2
- Item Weight: 1.25 pounds