{"title":"Books by Zaila Avant-garde","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780593568965","title":"Weird and Wonderful You","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde encourages young readers to embrace what makes them different in this vibrant and uplifting new picture book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe are the weird. The wonderfully weird, that is. When others blend in, we stand out.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoung readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. Through an motivating message and a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It’s a colorful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different, urging them to stand out, be proud, and stay true to themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a perfect gift for anyone who needs a reminder that \u003ci\u003ebeing weird is wonderful, \u003c\/i\u003efrom one of America's most exciting and unique young voices. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from Zaila Avant-garde:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWords of Wonder from Z to A\u003cbr\u003eWords Are Magic! (Step Into Reading)\u003cbr\u003eSports Are Fun! (Step Into Reading)\u003cbr\u003eIt's Not Bragging If It's True","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56292522656117,"sku":"9780593568965","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780593568965_a39b2bf9-dc27-4a7e-9d0f-11bbf1e9f409.jpg?v=1786014861"},{"product_id":"9780593568934","title":"Words of Wonder from Z to A","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring picture book from Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde, filled with her favorite motivational words from Z to A. Perfect for your little book lover and spelling ace!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde became the first Black American student to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021, the world took notice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, this extraordinary speller, writer, and basketball champ celebrates the world of words, with 26 of Zaila's favorite words, such as KINDNESS, HOPE, and RESILIENCE, alongside Zaila's encouraging and poetic thoughts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach bright and busy page also includes an inspiring quotation from a famous thought leader. And an afterword to the book details the fascinating origins of each word.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's an uplifting picture book packed with motivation, learning, and fun, from one of America's most promising, unique, and accomplished young people.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56292558471541,"sku":"9780593568934","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780593568934_30263564-9f21-4b3d-abac-b37e4819cd40.jpg?v=1786014860"},{"product_id":"i-love-science","title":"I Love Science!","description":"\u003cb\u003eScripps National Spelling Bee champ and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Zaila Avant-garde shares her love of science in this level 2 Step Into Reading book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI am a scientist. And so are you! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew readers will find fun and confidence in this lively Step 2 easy reader that celebrates the excitement of exploring science. With helpful repetition and simple vocabulary, Zaila Avant-garde guides young scientists through everyday discoveries—from melting ice and growing seeds to watching ants, measuring rain, and spotting stars in the night sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith energetic art and a joyful focus on hands-on observation, this engaging book helps children see that science is everywhere—and that they are scientists, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhythmic text paired with picture clues helps children decode the story.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680203645301,"sku":"9780593571736","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780593571736.jpg?v=1792423421"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-zaila-avant-garde.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}