Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories
A Tall Tale Based on the Life and Work of Zora Neale Hurston
$36.44
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
11 February 2026
Summary
A tall tale inspired by the life and works of American writer, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston.
Small-girl Zora knows her stories are going to change the world. Although her neighbors might not believe her outlandish tales, she’s sure they’re the key to ending the drought in her town. If she can make people laugh at her stories, she’ll be able to gather enough tears to bring back her mama’s garden and more. But when things don’t go exactly as planned, Zora learns tha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593404898 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593404890 |
| Author: | Giselle Anatol, Raissa Figueroa |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 414g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 287mm x 8mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories:
★ “It’s a delight seeing Black history that doesn’t focus on oppression; instead, it’s about the power of imagination and the worth of the written word… an immensely engrossing historical story, perfect for introducing elementary readers to past visionaries and locations.” —School Library Journal, starred review
★ “The narrative features wonderfully lyrical language and spins out Small-Girl Zora’s tales in whimsical detail; the vibrant illustrations aptly capture all the energy and never-ending optimism.”—Booklist, starred review
“A dynamically imagined, girl power–infused re-creation of an acclaimed author’s childhood.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A fantastical reminder of the power of stories, this is a perfect introduction to Hurston and her works.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
About The Author
Giselle Anatol
Giselle Anatol is a professor of English at the University of Kansas. She is the author of Small-Girl Toni and the Quest for Gold, influenced by the life and work of Toni Morrison, which Kirkus Reviews called “glowing and overflowing with the legacy of the author who inspired it.” She lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
Raissa Figueroa is the illustrator of several picture books, including Small-Girl Toni and the Quest for Gold and We Wait for the Sun, which received a Coretta Scott King Honor, as well as four starred reviews. She lives outside of San Diego.
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