by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley (Author) Adjoa J Burrowes (Illustrator)
Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, where words abound. On Saturdays, Destiny helps Mrs. Wade at the store, and at day's end they relax together, drinking tea and reading. Then one Saturday Mrs. Wade does not seem her usual self, and Destiny later learns the store may have to close. Destiny is determined not to let this happen. As she works to help keep the store open, she also creates an imaginative gift for Mrs. Wade that captures the warmth and special magic of the store forever.
Destiny's Gift is a heartwarming celebration of friendship and creativity, and a touching tribute to a child's love for reading and the power of words.
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[A] love letter - to all youngsters who embrace the world of words, and to the independent booksellers who nurture their passion. — Publisher's Weekly
Destiny's Gift has a specially poignant message of empowerment for girls and women of color. — Children's Bookwatch
Tarpley wrote the book ... 'to encourage children to celebrate their creative talents and realize their ability to make a difference in their communities'. This is clearly evident in the story... Burrows' illustrations warmly convey this love of books and a sense of community in an urban multicultural setting. — School Library Association