From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Where Are You From?, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question: What will you be when you grow up?

"Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela's guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones." --Kirkus (starred review)

"Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars." --School Library Journal

What will you be when you grow up?

A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela's loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless.

Yamile Saied Méndez's powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadeh's colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.

A Spanish-language edition, Qué Serás?, is also available.

A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the YearA Banks Street Best Children's Books of the YearA Wisconsin State Reading Association's 2022 Picture This Recommendation List

Author: Yamile Saied Méndez
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/04/2021
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.60h x 10.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780062839954
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516314 / What Will You Be?


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 04/19/2021
Booklist 05/01/2021 pg. 52
School Library Journal 05/01/2021 pg. 63

About the Author
Méndez, Yamile Saied: -

Yamile (pronounced sha-MEE-lay) Saied Méndez has been a builder, maker, organizer, cheerleader, writer, driver, cook, learner, mentor, referee, personal assistant, psychic, stylist, designer, investigator, healer, counselor, gardener, translator, memory keeper, and above all, an asker of questions. She's a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts and a founding member of Las Musas collective. Visit her at www.yamilesmendez.com.

Alizadeh, Kate: -

Kate Alizadeh is a British-Iranian illustrator who lives in Northern Ireland with their wife and two mischievous cats. They have a bachelor's degree with honors from Falmouth University, and they have illustrated several picture books. Visit them at www.katealizadeh.net.