What Will You Be? (Hardcover)

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 Kate Alizadeh’s colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.

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

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This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.

De Yamile Saied Méndez, aclamada autora de ¿De dónde eres? llega un impresionante libro lírico ilustrado que cuenta la historia de una niña a la que constantemente se le hace una simple pregunta—¿Qué serás cuando crezcas?

“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)

¿Qué serás cuando crezcas?

Una niña sueña con interminables posibilidades, despertando sentimientos de maravilla, curiosidad, y crecimiento. Con la amorosa guía de su abuela, se lanza a un camino de descubrimiento y aprende que su potencial no tiene límites.

El texto poderoso y lírico de Yamile Saied Méndez y el arte colorido y magnificente de Kate Alizadeh son una celebración radiante de la familia, el amor, y la comunidad.  

También disponible en inglés: What Will You Be?