Description: Hoping to save her mothers drought-stricken garden, imaginative Small-Girl Zora roams the town sharing her stories to gather joyous tears, only to discover that her words hold a magic all their own. Inspired by the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, include biographical note.
Review Quotes: Praise for Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories
★ "It's a delight seeing Black history that doesn't focus on oppression; instead, it's about the power of imagination and the worth of the written word... an immensely engrossing historical story, perfect for introducing elementary readers to past visionaries and locations." --School Library Journal, starred review ★ "The narrative features wonderfully lyrical language and spins out Small-Girl Zora's tales in whimsical detail; the vibrant illustrations aptly capture all the energy and never-ending optimism."--Booklist, starred review "A dynamically imagined, girl power-infused re-creation of an acclaimed author's childhood." --Kirkus Reviews "A fantastical reminder of the power of stories, this is a perfect introduction to Hurston and her works."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books