When I Grow Up

Look up in the sky... it's a, it's a, is that a... horse??? That's just one of the objects you'll see in the sky in When I Grow Up. This beautifully illustrated, sassy, rhyming, children's book creatively showcases the wondrous works of 15 African American individuals who have made significant contributions to the world.

You are invited to join the main characters, a brother and sister, as they imagine their futures by remembering the careers and accomplishments of people like Bill Pickett, Hattie McDaniel, and Daniel Hale Williams. When I Grow Up will teach children the importance of giving recognition to African American trailblazers who have made a difference in the world, encourage them to dream BIG, and provide them with the courage and strength needed to realize their dreams.

Please visit http: www.worknotes.com/GA/Smyrna/WHENIGROWUP for additional information about the author and her book projects.

Author's biographical note:
D. L. Withers, Education Specialist, has been teaching elementary school for the past 10 years. Currently she teaches third grade in Georgia. Some of her recognitions include being voted as 2005-2006 Teacher of the Year at her previous school and included in the Who's Who Among American Teachers list.

In addition to writing, D. L. enjoys attending cultural events and traveling with her husband. She has been influenced by her grandmother, a talented and accomplished author in her own right.

Illustrator's biographical note:
Grethel Peralta received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in illustration from California State University Long Beach. She lives with her husband in Whittier, California. Grethel believes that great children's books are created by being around children and being immersed into their interests and perceptions of the world.