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My Name is Not Isabella

Hi. We're Monkey Barrel Press, an independent publisher of educational, readable books for children. Our newest release My Name is Not Isabella by Jennifer Fosberry with pictures by Mike Litwin is available now.

This book has recently won the 2008 Moonbeam Gold Medal for picture books. We are very proud of this achievement and for the other nominations it has received. It truly validates our pursuit of publishing educational, yet fun to read books. Hopefully, more medals would be posted here. Though we are happy that this book has received awards and nominations, we are equally as enthusiastic when we read great reviews such as this one.
“I love this book. Not only is it a cute story about a girl who pretends to be various strong women to get out of doing chores and going to school, but each woman she pretends is an actual American heroine. Wonderfully discussing the all inclusive love between a mother and daughter, this book teaches a little history without being obvious. This, so far, is my favorite find of the year.”
- Mentor Public Library, Miss Tina's Favorites

So, follow along with Isabella from breakfast to bedtime as she spends a captivating day experiencing the lives of pioneering women who made history. Some heroes included are U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, sharpshooter Annie Oakley and Isabella’s own mother. Isabella draws strength from these extraordinary women and learns the importance of being her own extraordinary self.
My Name is Not Isabella targets readers ages 4-8 years and readers of all ages who want to learn more about some of the women who changed the world. Short concept biographies and information sources are included at the end of the book.
“Isabella is based on my own mischievous, imaginative and loveable daughter whose vivid imagination and strength inspire me every day. My dream for her and all other young girls is a lifetime of adventures and a powerful sense of self.”
- Jennifer Fosberry, author
"...This story...speaks frankly about self-identity and self affirmation as Isabella decides at the end that she is actually herself…because she possesses the best parts of all of the women she looks up to….the list of courageous, determined, and successful women speaks volumes to readers young, old, male, and female. The women’s biographies… can be springboards for discussions with boys and girls about social consciousness, heroism, motivation, and hard work…This educational book reminds readers of all ages that individuals can make major contributions to society.”
-ForeWord Magazine, KaaVonia Hinton (September)

“The repetitive text, while somewhat contrived, serves to drive home the message that girls can do and be anything they want... The colorful mixed-media artwork reinforces the fanciful, upbeat tone of the book. .. Use this story to ignite young readers' interest in women's history.”
-School Library Journal, Rachael Vilmar - Eastern Shore Regional Library, Salisbury, MD
Books are available for $19.99 plus shipping & handling and CA sales tax (if applicable).

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