I Am Nefertiti
When Nefertiti plays the drums, the band comes together as one. βI am Nefertitiβ she says, and she feels ten feet tall. But when the new music teacher shortens her name to βNefβ, bit by bit, she starts to shrink. Without Nefertiti to keep the beat, the band is in disarray . . . βI am Nefertiti!β she whispers to herself. Drawing on her inner strength and with the support of the other children, they help Miss Potts recognise the importance of honouring Nefertitiβs name. Now, when Nefertiti keeps the beat, the music sounds so sweet!
ISBN: 9781912923311
Age 3+
Paperback, 32 pp.
250mm x 260mm
Full-colour
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Outstanding reviews for the series!
The Guardian
“Nefertitiβs drumming brings the whole band together β but when her music teacher canβt pronounce her name, shortening it to βNefβ, something happens to Nefertitiβs playing β¦ A deft, empathy-fostering exploration of the importance of names and respect.”
The Bookseller Childrenβs Preview
A strong debut
The Booksellerβs Black Issue
A heartwarming and empowering story of identity and belonging, this title features a lively, energetic protagonist sure to inspire children to assert their individuality and take pride in their names.
Annemarie Anang
Author
Annemarie began writing for children after struggling to find books for her daughter that featured main characters who reflected the diversity of children in our world. A former primary school teacher, Annemarieβs love for storytelling led her to study acting. This autumn she will play the roles of King Duncan, Lady Macduff and the Doctor in a multirole performance of Macbeth at the Chiswick Playhouse Theatre in London. Β Annemarie was awarded the 2021 SCBWI/BIPOC writer’s scholarship.Β A Londoner, born to Ghanaian parents, Annemarie now lives in the Swedish forest with her young daughter, husband and two adopted cats.
Natelle Quek
Illustrator
