The Little Girl with the Big Voice - Hardcover

Wé McDonald

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1682655857 ISBN 13: 9781682655856

Publisher: Lightswitch Learning, 2018

Synopsis

I'm holding my head up high. I know my dreams will touch the sky...

These words were written by teenage singer-songwriter Wé McDonald. As a timid young girl with a soft, squeaky speaking voice, Wé was often bullied and had few friends. She just didn't fit in.

Written in Wé McDonald's own words, The Little Girl with the Big Voice is a captivating story about a young girl who courageously embraces her uniqueness and discovers her true voice, no matter what others think or say. Wé's story inspires kids to work to fulfill their dreams and to expand their own understanding of themselves and the world around them.

ALSO INCLUDES:

-Teacher's Depth of Knowledge questions and standards-aligned activities for the classroom

-Glossary to build student vocabulary

About this title

About the Author:

Wé McDonald's star-making turn during her blind audition on the hit NBC TV show The Voice drew national attention in 2016, but it was the kind of momentous debut she had been preparing for her entire life. A thoughtful teenager who learned to respect and value differences at an early age, she revealed on The Voice that she experienced bullying in middle school and has become an advocate for young people facing similar challenges when impacted by bullying behavior by their peers.

Review:

A wonderful story about a girl who learns to overcome obstacles and whose talent and determination allow her to shine. Families and kids of all ages should share this story with all those who want or need to be inspired. --Pedro A. Noguera, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Education, UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

All generations can relate to The Little Girl with the Big Voice as the author Wé McDonald candidly reveals her personal challenges and hopes and dreams while growing up being bullied. In her own unique voice, she doesn't shy away from confronting the difficult challenges in life--even though it is heartbreaking to read. Through her words and feelings, we can clearly understand how the raw pain of being bullied can seep so deep that we can never truly forget. --Nancy Silberkleit, Co-CEO, Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

Wé McDonald has become an important and authentic voice to speak out against bullying. By sharing her own journey, she has forged a path for other young people to find their own 'big voice' in words and music. We stand with Wé to eradicate bullying and cyberbullying worldwide. --Erik Stangvik, The No Bully Organization

About this edition

• Publisher: Lightswitch Learning
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1682655857
• ISBN 13: 9781682655856
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Editor: Adam Reingold
• Illustrator: Teresa Martinez