Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman
Amazing Grace follows a young African American girl named Grace who loves to act out stories and dreams of playing Peter Pan in her school play. When classmates tell her she can't play the role because she's a girl and because she's Black, Grace's grandmother and mother encourage her to pursue her dreams anyway. The story celebrates self-confidence, determination, and the importance of believing in yourself despite others' limitations or prejudices.
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