{"product_id":"gracie-wei-1-youre-a-winner-gracie-wei-isbn-9780593812990","title":"Gracie Wei #1: You're a Winner, Gracie Wei","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet Gracie Wei—a go-getting fourth grader who's determined to win it all at her school’s spelling bee competition! A charming new chapter book series for fans of \u003ci\u003eIvy and Bean\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eDory Fantasmagory\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGracie Wei wants nothing more than to make it onto the Wei’s Special Wall, which displays awards from every family member, even her baby brother—all except for Gracie. Which is why she \u003ci\u003emust\u003c\/i\u003e win the Grapevine Elementary 4th Grade Class Spelling Bee competition.\u003cbr\u003e   Gracie has studied hard, there's just one problem—well, person—in her way. And her name is Elena Yarberry, who’s had it out for Gracie since kindergarten. Can Gracie finally beat Elena and earn a coveted spot on the Wei’s Special Wall?  \u003cbr\u003e    In a day full of ups and downs, Gracie will learn what it truly means to be special and that winning may be different from what she expected.\"Gracie Wei’s single-minded pursuit to please her family and the pressure she puts on herself \u003cb\u003ewill resonate with young readers\u003c\/b\u003e, as will the affirming depictions of the lasting effects of loving support.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"The story....ultimately delivers \u003cb\u003ea reassuring reminder for young readers\u003c\/b\u003e: being special isn’t about winning but about how we treat others.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThoughtfully explores ambition\u003c\/b\u003e, compassion, and the rewards of internal growth.\" \u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Gracie’s wit and slight snark soften the bluntness with kid-authentic humor that \u003cb\u003ewill surely garner some giggles\u003c\/b\u003e....The short sentences, heavy dialogue, and cartoony black-and-white pencil art put this somewhere between Princess Posey and Alvin Ho for newly solo readers.\"\u003ci\u003e —The Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003eKristen Mei Chase is known for her writing about family life, relationships, and modern motherhood. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, NBCNews.com and more. She is the co-founder of the Cool Mom Picks Network, which includes the award-winning podcast, SPAWNED, which reaches millions of moms every month. Kristen is also a frequent guest on various television news shows like NBC’s Today Show, CNBC, HLN, and CNN.\u003cbr\u003e    Kristen's books include her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eA Thousand Miles to Graceland\u003c\/i\u003e, her forthcoming debut children’s picture book \u003ci\u003eWe Are American, Too\u003c\/i\u003e, and her debut children’s chapter book series, Gracie Wei.  Along with writing, Kristen can be found driving around her four kids, and taking care of two dogs, one lizard, and a very loud bird in the suburbs of Philadelphia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasia Tran is a Polish-Vietnamese children's book illustrator based in Jersey City, NJ, where she lives with her husband Evan, baby Naomi, and puppy Latke. With graphite and pixes she creates illustrations that share her love of lore and laughter. Other times, she explores the world, visiting family, bouldering gyms, and indulging in local cuisines and teas.","brand":"Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233202942181,"sku":"NP9780593812990","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593812990.jpg?v=1767728407","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/gracie-wei-1-youre-a-winner-gracie-wei-isbn-9780593812990","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}