Valerie June is a beacon of creativity + positivity in music, and this book shimmers with that same fierce light. These beautiful words + pictures will inspire kids (and parents) to follow their muse + not give up! –
Anaïs Mitchell, Tony Award Winning Playwright
This is a lovely story, as it teaches everyone young and old the meaning of courage.–
Woven From WordsEven the smallest voice deserves to be heard. "Somebody to Love" encourages us to believe in ourselves and the remarkable power of our dreams. –
Amanda Lucidon, NYT Bestselling Author and Former Obama White House Photographer Colorful, musical, and dreamy. –
Book Bunnies BlogAn inspiring tale - with brightly colored, vivid images covering each page - about finding your voice and having the confidence to dream big. –
Rebellious MagazineWhen Valerie June arrived, she ignited conversations for the daring –
PitchforkValerie June has built a devoted following by ignoring expectations. She is simultaneously rural and cosmopolitan, historically minded and contemporary, idiosyncratic and fashionable, mystical and down-to-earth. –
New York TimesA precious reminder of the importance of music. –
Dom Flemons, Grammy Award-winning musicianIn a world that asks us all to fire up our imaginations, Somebody to Love gives us all a sense of life's best possibilities. – D
an and Claudia Zanes, Grammy Award-winning children's book authors and musiciansThis is a wonderful inspirational story.–
Sonia Outlaw-Clark, Center Director of West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center
We love that this picture book has a mission statement and an inspiring story. The illustrations are amazing to view while reading. –
Source Booksellers
This book will draw your child into the pages with an engaging story that will have them singing along. The illustrations are vibrant and helps the story to come to life.
– @diveintoagoodbook I have an amazing author with a wonderful children's book for you to discover...Thank you, Valerie, for sharing about your awesome book! I wish you all the best as it continues to gain momentum. May it bless all who read it! And what a wonderful artist that you have paired with as well! You two make a great team. – Wanda Luthman, book blogger and children's book author