Stacey Speaks Up

K-Gr 3–The latest in the award-winning “Stacey’s Stories” series is a moving and educational picture book that both reminds readers to care about those around them and inspires them to change the world. Luckily for Stacey and her friends at the elementary school, it is the most awesome day of the week, TacoPizza Fryday. The fun is dampened as Stacey realizes that there are those around her who are not getting to enjoy the food at lunch. Stacey and her friends go to the one person in the school they trust for advice, the librarian. His advice sets the kids on a mission to change their school and help all students eat at school. Children who read the first two books will enjoy the third one just as much, with Stacey’s personality shining through. Her diverse cast of friends is beautifully portrayed in digital artwork; the illustrations resonate with the tone of the story, ranging from bright and rainbow-colored to darker and stark, depending on what Stacey is facing. Kids young and old will identify with both sides of Stacey’s perspective: the fear of public speaking and believing everyone should be treated the same.