Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different

By Ben Brooks

Illustrated by Quinton Winter

On Sale: May 7, 2019
Page Count: 160 pages
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN-13: 9780762468546

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From the New York Times bestselling creators behind Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this book breaks the stereotype that boys will be boys and girls will be girls by celebrating extraordinary people who break the rules and make positive change.

Kids don't need to feel confined to gender stereotypes or norms in this exciting follow-up to Ben Brooks' New York Time bestselling Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different. This book offers more extraordinary true stories of amazing people who broke the mold and changed the world for the better. The resulting message? Be yourself, and your dreams might come true.

With the help of Quinton Winter's striking full-color illustrations, Brooks offers an accessible compilation of 76 famous and not-so-famous influencers from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and stereotype-smasher in his or her own way. Entries include Andy Warhol, Bjork, Hans Christian Andersen, Sally Ride, and so many more–amazing heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.

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The Dare to Be Different Series

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Ben Brooks

About the Author

Ben Brooks was born in 1992 and lives in Berlin. He is the author of several books, including Grow Up and Lolito, which won the Somerset Maugham Award in 2015.

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Quinton Winter

About the Illustrator

Ben Brooks is a New York Times bestselling author of several books, including Grow Up, Lolito, Hurra, Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, and Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different.

Quinton Winter is a British illustrator, artist, and colorist. He has worked for many clients including the Guardian newspaper, Walker Books, Vertigo Comics, and the BBC.

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