Hardcover | JUVENILE FICTION/Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance Mary J. Blige, Ashleigh Corrin (Illustrated by) Most of the time, people say “no” or “you can’t” because they dream too small. Young Mary has been told that there are many things she can’t do. Like, stay up past bedtime, or be an astronaut, or become president. But what she really wants is to sing, and she isn’t about to let anyone tell her she can’t do it! A powerful, motivating tale about a confident and ambitious girl who doesn’t feed into negativity, legendary artist Mary J. Blige’s debut children’s book proves that anyone can make their dreams come true by believing in themselves. It's a great conversation starter for overcoming discouragement from others. Brought to life with imaginative illustrations by Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning illustrator Ashleigh Corrin, Mary Can! is perfect for go-getters who aren’t afraid to be a YES in a world full of No's.
