I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness

I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of KindnessThis simple yet powerful picture book from a New York Times bestselling husband and wife team tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. The perfect back to school read for every kid, family and classroom! Don't miss the companion book, I Forgive Alex, about the importance of compassion and forgiveness. Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake

is suddenly strong and mean

Mysterious new senior

to make the world better

and girl-power vibes

she's awake to their beauty

her mind sprouted like a seed

The story begins by looking at Baraka's physical disability as a misfortune

• 2010 Jane Addams Book Award Honor Book

threatening to destroy everything the young witches have fought for

When she overhears a conversation about the Underground Railroad

Washington adds her incisive analysis to the fray

these stories provide a diverse look at the countries and cultures across the African continent