A rollicking read-aloud and terrific "read-to-myself" story, full of complete with backmatter about Isabella's favorite women throughout history!
A New York Times Bestseller!
Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? Ask Isabella...
She takes a wild ride-and discovers the sky's the limit!
Who Is Your Hero?
Isabella's include U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley-but there's no bigger hero than Isabella's own mommy! Join Isabella on an adventure of discovery-and find out how imagining to be these extraordinary women teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self.
"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."-ForeWord Magazine
"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
My Name Is Not Isabella is capturing hearts and awards, including:
Silver ForeWord Book of the Year Award for Picture Books
Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award
Gold Independent Publisher Book Award
Amelia Bloomer List
A great choice if looking for:
Feminist books for little girls and boys
Historical women books for kids
Supreme court justices biographies for kids

About the Author

Jennifer Fosberry is a science geek turned children's book writer. After running away to Costa Rica for a few years, she returned to the San Francisco Bay area with her husband and three children to read, write, and try to get out of doing housework. Visit jfosberry.com.


Mike Litwin is an award-winning illustrator who combines oil glazing, color pencil, collage, and other mixed media to create scenes that serve the imagination and education of children. Visit him at mikelitwin.com.

Reviews
""The exuberance of the text and typography, coupled with Isabella's force of personality, ensures that the pages fly along, largely and blessedly free of the earnestness that plagues so many "girls can do anything" books."" - Publishers Weekly
"A tremendous book." - Mommy's Memorandum
" "A great story for little girls!"" - Amanda's Favs
""The perfect book to teach young girls about the inner strength of their gender."
" - New Age Mama
""It's the kind of book that can open a little girl's mind up to a world of new stories simply by letting her explore all the possibilities."" - BabyCenter
""Fun inspiration...sure to be enjoyed." " - Chronicles of an Infant Bibliophile
""A delightful tale of young Isabella trying on the personality of daring women who left an indelible mark on history."" - Modern Home Modern Baby
""[A story that] invokes a combination of girl power and history."" - Kiwi Magazine
""Empowering to young girls and very positive."" - Eco Child's Play
""Isabella puts an imaginative spin on her day-to-day activities that reminds us all that we can do anything and be anyone we choose."" - Parenting Pink
""The perfect book for the girls! "" - Mommy Mandy
""This book does a superb job at introducing the reader to real life women who were and are strong role models for young women."" - Dad of Divas
""Perfect for any kid who is constantly imagining what they want to be when they grow up."" - Momtrends
""Not only is this a great story to help inspire little girls, it's a great book to help teach any child about women's history."" - Katie Talks About
""Would willing share this book with friends and family."" - My 5 Monkeys
""This book will inspire and empower young girls to make a difference in whatever they choose to do, and show them they don't have to pretend only to be mermaids, princesses, and fairies."" - Non-Toxic Kids
""Isabella also teaches adults, who may feel like it's too late to make a change, that's there's always time to follow your dream."" - Arms of a Sister
""This is a wonderful book to introduce girls to some amazing role models and empower them with the knowledge that they can be anything they want to be."" - Examiner
""If you have a daughter, niece, granddaughter or a special little girl in your life "My Name is Not Isabella" is the perfect gift."" - My Own Backyard
""The book moved me in a way that very few children's books have been able to do."" - Raising Them Green
""A great fun book about imagination that is inspirational."" - Creative Madness Mama


Awards
Winner of NAPPA Gold Awards (Ages 6 & Up) 2010. Short-listed for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Picture Book) 2012 and Volunteer State Book Awards (Primary) 2012 and Delaware Diamonds Award (Grades K-2) 2011.



Book Information
ISBN 9781402243950
Author Jennifer Fosberry
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc
Weight(grams) 475g
Dimensions(mm) 225mm * 285mm * 10mm