Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing People Who Stood Up and Stood Out

By Ben Brooks

Book Overview

From the New York Times bestselling creators behind Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this book breaks the stereotype that boys will be boys and girls will be girls by celebrating extraordinary people who break the rules and make positive change. Kids don't need to feel confined to gender stereotypes or norms in this exciting follow-up to Ben Brooks' New York Time bestselling Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different. This book offers more extraordinary true stories of amazing people who broke the mold and changed the world for the better. The resulting message? Be yourself, and your dreams might come true.
With the help of Quinton Winter's striking full-color illustrations, Brooks offers an accessible compilation of 76 famous and not-so-famous influencers from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and stereotype-smasher in his or her own way. Entries include Andy Warhol, Bjork, Hans Christian Andersen, Sally Ride, and so many more--amazing heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762468556
• ISBN13: 9780762468553
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Running Press Kids
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7