Description: "Etta can't think of anything more extraordinary than a field trip to the nation's presidential suite in Washington, DC. When she and her class arrive at the White House, they are faced with a decision: What activity should they choose? With the spirit of democracy in the air, the class submits their ballots and Etta's brilliant idea gets picked: a pinktastic cherry blossom party on the White House lawn. And in 1, 2, 3, 4 steps, she plans a spectacular party, where absolutely nothing can go wrong... right? In this dazzling encore to Etta Extraordinaire, Etta and her friends learn about the power of using their voices, the importance of making decisions together, and the incredible strength that lies within each of them"--
Brief description:
Chloe Burgett is a children's book illustrator; some of her titles include Cooler than Lemonade, written by Harshita Jerath; Big Bold Beautiful Me, written by Jane Yolen and Maddison Stemple-Piatt; the A to Z Animal Mysteries series, created by Ron Roy and Kayla Whaley; and the Etta Extraordinaire series, written by Roda Ahmed and Charnaie Gordon. She draws children as competent, brave, creative, and resourceful human beings, just like Etta. When she's not Illustrating, she's crocheting, playing guitar, enjoying a video game, or writing a story of her own. Chloe lives in the Midwest with her husband, Seth, and orange cat, Pencil.
Review Quotes:
"[Etta is] a confident, formidable presence... A snazzy lesson in civics--and on rolling with the punches." - Kirkus Reviews
"Radiate[s] happiness...An uplifting story that celebrates the idea of 'extraordinary'." - School Library Journal