This is absolutely lovely. I'm a huge fan of Ebony Glenn, and this story, too, is great. Amazing Grace was a hugely important book in my life when I was a kid, but honestly this one does a lot of that that one did, but without the weird Native American fetishism (though Grace's dress-ups were more elaborate and diverse, even if you toss that one).

Loved the plot line and the illustrations. They were beautiful!

I absolutely love this picture book! What a great message for every child...believe in yourself - you are just right for whatever you want to be! The illustrations help the reader see how the main character is feeling...and how the other kids are feeling also. And the text is well-paced and filled with humor and heart!

I love it I love these children’s books I can’t wait to purchase a copy for my collection. And possibly press it into the hands of those I know that have children especially our black children.As a black woman who is also blind I could relate to this little girls story and being denied the part in the play because she was too brown.

Tameika loves to dance, act and sing. She does so frequently. It's what she loves most. When her school puts on Snow White, she wants to audition more than anything, but her classmates chatter saying she can't be Snow White, because she's black, too tall, and too chubby. However, her supportive parents assure her she's their princess and that she is perfect as she is. The book obviously addresses a lot of unspoken contemporary issues in terms of racism, body shaming, and yes, it does sadly exist...

6/6/2021 ~ It's hard to silence the voices in one's own head, especially when they are given added strength by mean comments from others. Tameika wins out and gets the part of Snow White in the class play.

4.5 stars.Not Quite Snow White is such a sweet and precious story. Watching Tameika overcome her fears brought on by other students thinking she is too tall, too chubby, too brown is moving and powerful, and it's honestly something many children need and deserve to see. The illustrations are adorable and the story has a great rhythm to it. Definitely recommended!

This picture book has a heartwarming and important message for all people--believe in yourself as you are exactly who you were meant to be and follow your dreams no matter what color your skin is. The illustrations are precious. The only issue I had was the character drawn was normal-sized for a child, not "too chubby" as the text read. This would be a point of discussion I'd have with children about this book because readers do not need to compare themselves and develop their own body image iss...

An African American girl who loves to dance and sing is excited about trying out for Snow White in her school musical. However, when she hears classmates saying she is too chubby, tall and brown she begins to have doubts. Her parents reassure her that they think she is perfect and she finds the courage to audition.Rounded up because I liked that other physical attributes were introduced as problems too, making it more inclusive and also hopefully convincing some that if they find one ridiculous,...

Tameika loves to dance and sing. It's almost time for tryouts for the school musical Snow White, and Tameika wants the lead role. But she hears whisperings that she is not right for the part...that she is too tall...too chubby...too brown.This book should inspire confidence in being comfortable with yourself, and silencing the whispers, at least in your own head.

You are tall enough, chubby enough, and brown enough to be the perfect princess.This lovely little picture book addresses not just racism, but also children who unkindly attack other children for their appearance and body shape, in this case, criticizing Tameika for being too tall and too chubby in addition to having brown skin. The effect on Tameika, who was previously pictured as radiantly happy and expressive, is profound and well illustrated by Ebony Glenn.With the support of her parents, wh...

Not Quite Snow White is a children's picture book written by Ashley Franklin and illustrated by Ebony Glenn, which stars Tameika, a little black girl holds true to her dream that on the theater stage you can be whatever you want – even if it's Snow White.Franklin's text is rather simplistic and straightforward. The narrative is written rather well and captures Tameika's spirit and love for acting rather well and her dejection when she overhears that she is inappropriate for the part she wanted –...

So many pairings.

A talented and exuberant dancer, singer and actress, Tameika had starred in many of the stage plays put on at her school, so she eagerly tried out for the part of Snow White in the upcoming musical. Then she overheard some of her classmates talking about her, maintaining that she was too tall, too chubby, and too brown for the part. Terribly upset, she shared her troubles at home, and was assured that she was just right as she was. Faith restored, she returned to try-outs the next day and wowed

Beautiful illustrations with a sweet message of self-love.

Brilliant I totally I agree with the premise that anyone can be snow white. The book touches some issues edit makes a very interesting conversation when you’re finished.This is a home run a great book I highly recommend

Shameless ripoff of Amazing Grace, shameless ripoff of LeUyen Pham's art style. Then again, probably most of the folk giving this such high ratings haven't heard of the former and don't have a problem with the latter's style becoming so overused.

Adorable and the illustrations made it even better!

What a sweet book with a lovely message! The illustrations were lovely—Tameika’s constant movement was so visible on the page that even the reader becomes sad when she goes still and quiet. It did brush over her coming to terms with being enough and being happy with who she is a bit, but the premise was still important and the last page ultimately showed that she could be Snow White not despite of who she was, but because of it. Another book that highlights Black Girl Magic for little brown girl...

This is like am updated Amazing Grace but it incorporates body image instead of sexism (both still have the racism).