{"product_id":"small-girl-zora-and-the-shower-of-stories-a-tall-tale-based-on-the-life-and-work-of-zora-neale-hurston","title":"Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories: A Tall Tale Based on the Life and Work of Zora Neale Hurston","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGiselle Anatol\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of English at the University of Kansas. She is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eSmall-Girl Toni and the Quest for Gold\u003c\/i\u003e, influenced by the life and work of Toni Morrison, which Kirkus Reviews called \"glowing and overflowing with the legacy of the author who inspired it.\" She lives in Kansas City, Missouri. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRaissa Figueroa \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of several picture books, including \n\u003ci\u003eSmall-Girl Toni and the Quest for Gold\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eWe Wait for the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a Coretta Scott King Honor, as well as four starred reviews. She lives outside of San Diego. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVisit her online at RizzyFig.com or follow her on social media @RizzyFig.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSmall-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"It's a delight seeing Black history that doesn't focus on oppression; instead, it's about the power of imagination and the worth of the written word... an immensely ­engrossing ­historical ­story, perfect for ­introducing ­elementary readers to past visionaries and locations.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"The narrative features wonderfully lyrical language and spins out Small-Girl Zora's tales in whimsical detail; the vibrant illustrations aptly capture all the energy and never-ending optimism.\"\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A dynamically imagined, girl power-infused re-creation of an acclaimed author's childhood.\" --\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A fantastical reminder of the power of stories, this is a perfect introduction to Hurston and her works.\"\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA tall tale inspired by the life and works of American writer, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSmall-girl Zora knows her stories are going to change the world. Although her neighbors might not believe her outlandish tales, she's sure they're the key to ending the drought in her town. If she can make people laugh at her stories, she'll be able to gather enough tears to bring back her mama's garden and more. But when things don't go exactly as planned, Zora learns that with creativity, determination, and faith, a little magic might be possible. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled to the brim with references to Zora Neale Hurston's classic characters and details from her own life, \n\u003ci\u003eSmall-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is a joyful tribute to an icon of American literature and the everlasting power of storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2025 pg. 73 (EAN 9780593404898, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/01\/2025 (EAN 9780593404898, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/15\/2025 (EAN 9780593404898, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/01\/2025 (EAN 9780593404898, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anatol, Giselle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Viking Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-01-13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction \/ African American \u0026amp; Black \/ General|Juvenile Fiction \/ Imagination \u0026amp; Play|Juvenile Fiction \/ Poetry (see also Stories in Verse)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Hurston, Zora Neale|Storytelling|Imagination|Picture books|Biographical fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.9 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593404898\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780593404898\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67799700308249,"sku":"SP-9780593404898","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780593404898_spiral.png?v=1791958593","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/small-girl-zora-and-the-shower-of-stories-a-tall-tale-based-on-the-life-and-work-of-zora-neale-hurston","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}