Hadley Hooper

Sitting in front of a completely blank page can be the hardest part of creating. A young boy has an empty piece of paper, a pencil, and a desire to write, but the words absolutely refuse to flow. He tries scribbling, scrawling, and crumpling up drafts, but his imagination feels completely stuck. He attempts to distract himself by reading other people's books and eating a snack as slowly as possible, hoping inspiration will magically strike. Just when he is ready to give up entirely, he glances out the window and spots a tiny chickadee gathering seeds. Watching the little bird work with unstoppable determination, picking up one single seed at a time, the boy realizes a powerful lesson about creativity. He returns to his desk, takes a deep breath, and decides to simply write one word, and then another. This charming story proves that persistence is the real secret to unlocking your imagination.

Meet fourteen amazing young women who used their voices, courage, and creativity to change the world. In this inspiring collection, you will travel through history to discover heroes who refused to take no for an answer. You will dig up dinosaur bones with thirteen-year-old Mary Anning and stand up for justice alongside six-year-old Ruby Bridges. You will even journey all the way into outer space with astronaut Mae Jemison. Each incredible true story is told through a beautiful poem and paired with stunning artwork created by a different famous artist. These trailblazers, secret agents, and brilliant creators prove that you are never too young to make a huge difference. Get ready to find your own courage and start shaking things up.