“Ramos’ poetic ode to identity and validation winds itself through evocative imagery in both English and Spanish…. Each page exudes energy and passion. Escobar’s powerful panorama of diversity is a blazing exclamation point to Beauty’s triumphant journey. This bold manifesto of cultural awareness reaches out to awaken the sleepwalkers among us.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“An authentic and affirming celebration of culture, community, and self-acceptance.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Ramos (Your Mama) continues to celebrate the strength and beauty of women and girls in a modern tale reminiscent of Sleeping Beauty…. Escobar’s vivid, detailed illustrations are a feast for the eyes…. A tale for fans of fractured fairy tales and the trickster tales of Yuyi Morales. A recommended purchase.” — School Library Journal
Beauty Woke is a powerful story of pride and community, told with bold lyricism and the heart of a fairy tale. Readers looking for a next-generation Sleeping Beauty will fall in love with the vivid art and lyrical text. For fans of Woke Baby and Dreamers.
Beauty is a Puerto Rican girl loved and admired by her family and community. At first, she’s awake to their beauty, and her own—a proud girl of Taíno, and African descent. But as she grows older, and starts to lose sight of what makes her special because of phrases she overhears meant to make people who look like her feel smaller and scared, her community bands together to help remind her of her beautiful heritage.