Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe celebrates diversity and allows children of color to see themselves in the pages of the book. Mimi and her family are Black, her neighbors are Latinx, and everyone featured in the story is Black or Brown. Mimi learns the true powers of her assertive self-identity. And when her friends doubt her strength, she sets out to prove them wrong. But her problems start when her mom warns her not to get her clothes dirty. Mimi is a free-spirited, tutu-wearing young African American girl obsessed with the colors pink and purple and jelly toast. Will Mimi be able to escape this catastrophe?Īlso recommended by Jada C., Tremont Library This simple comic filled with vibrant colors takes readers on an adventure of self discovery and endless possibilities. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. Yes, she is cute, but she is also so much more than that! Mimi wants to be so many other things as well. Shes charming Shes cheerful Shes cute But thats not all Shes also a loyal friend and fun playmate, who has the best adventures with Penelope, her magical toy dog. But one day, Mimi realizes there is more to her than meets the eye. She sleeps in a cute pink room, wears cute clothes, and even has a cute plush dog named Penelope. Grant follows Mimi, a young girl who is cute to the core. What would it be like for the whole world to call you "cute" all the time? Straight from NYPL’s Best Books for Kids, Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe by Shauna J. Recommended by Stephanie B., Tompkins Square Library
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