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This inspiring picture book tells the story of the friendship between Flo, Mary, and Diana, and how by supporting each other they overcame hardship to become international superstars.
*2023 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List*
It’s 1960, and Flo, Mary, and Diana are three friends with big ambitions. They want to be superstars! But 1960s America was not the easiest place for young black girls from the projects to make it big. They audition for the new Motown Records label, but the manager says NO. Not to be put off, the girls try again, and this time, they succeed. They become…The Supremes!
They travel the world, singing hit after hit. Of course they have falling outs, like all friends do, but with a shared dream to keep their friendship strong, they became the USA’s most successful vocal group ever.
Friends Change the World is a series of picture books that celebrates the power of friendship. From musical greats to sports champions, scientists and explorers to artists and activists, these are the true stories of real friends who achieved amazing things. Whether best friends since school or thrown together by a chance encounter, they supported and inspired each other to make their shared dreams come true. This charming series shows 4- to 7-year-olds how togetherness, respect, and friendship can make the world a better place.
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We Are The Supremes (Friends Change the World)
Flo, Mary and Diana were three young black women from Detroit, who went on to become the USA’s most successful vocal group ever: The Supremes!
They knew that to make it in 1960s America during a time of segregation; they would need to support one another more than ever: and together, they made history!
These picture book retellings of the incredible feats of inspirational groups of people, also contain a timeline of events and a brief history of that era.
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About the Books
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Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions (January 12, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 0711261512
ISBN-13 : 978-0711261518
Reading age : 4 – 9 years, from customers
Grade level : Preschool – 2
Item Weight : 12 ounces
Dimensions : 8.95 x 0.45 x 10 inches
