Etta Extraordinaire

Charnaie Gordon, the creator of Here Wee Read, and Roda Ahmed, the New York Times bestselling publisher and author of Mae Among the Stars, debut their first-ever collaboration with the extraordinary adventures of the one and only Etta Extraordinaire!

Meet Etta!

Etta was born to be a shining star. When Etta discovers her school is hosting a talent show, she wants to share her many talents with the world. Even though she has never performed onstage before, all Etta needs to do is make a plan. (Etta always has a plan!)

And in 1, 2, 3, 4 steps, she’s ready for her big performance on the big stage in front of a BIG audience.

Or is she?

Find out how Etta beats her worries, with the help of her loving family, in this joyful story created by celebrated writers Roda Ahmed and Charnaie Gordon and illustrator Chloe Burgett.

"For the little divas who need a little nudge to perform as big as their dreams." - Kirkus Reviews

Readers will fall in love with Etta. . . [A] charming story that reminds readers not only of the light within each of us, but also of our ability to encourage and support the light in others. - Joanna Ho, New York Times Bestselling and Award-winning Author

Etta proves that even if one is born with extraordinary abilities, it still takes practice, a flash of confidence, and the radiant love and support of family in order to become the kind of superstar whose light will never dim. - Derrick Barnes, New York Times Bestselling and Award-winning Author

Etta Extraordinaire is a new shade in the rainbow of vivacious determined heroines.  - School Library Journal