"My Name is Not Isabella" follows a spirited young girl who, throughout her day, imagines herself as various influential women from history, including Sally Ride, Annie Oakley, Rosa Parks, and Marie Curie. Each imaginative transformation highlights a different aspect of strength, courage, or intelligence. By bedtime, Isabella comes to appreciate her own unique identity, realizing that she doesn't need to be anyone else to be extraordinary. The book subtly introduces children to significant historical figures while delivering a powerful message about self-worth and the power of imagination. It's ideal for sparking conversations about history, identity, and the qualities that make each person special.
From breakfast to bedtime, a young girl imagines being different women who made history, and ends the day empowered to be herself. Includes brief biographical information about the women cited.