About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child has been told they can't do or be something because of their gender, race, or any other part of their identity. This classic story is about Grace, a girl with a big imagination who loves to act out stories. When her class decides to perform Peter Pan, she sets her heart on the lead role. However, her classmates tell her she can't be Peter Pan because she's a girl and because she's Black. With the loving support of her mother and grandmother, Grace learns that she can be anything she wants to be if she believes in herself. This book is a powerful, uplifting tool for children ages 4 to 8 to open conversations about prejudice, determination, and the importance of seeing possibilities instead of limitations.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with racism and sexism through the comments of Grace's peers. The approach is not metaphorical; the prejudices are stated plainly. The resolution is entirely hopeful and empowering. Grace overcomes the negativity not by changing her classmates' minds through argument, but by proving them wrong through her own talent and self-confidence, which is nurtured by her family. The story's framework is secular.
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