Spike Lee can't get enough of us! He returns to the Arena with his newest kids' book, co-authored by his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, and illustrated by award-winning artist Sean Qualls. Giant Steps to Change the World uses examples of people throughout history from all walks of life who have taken "giant steps" and urges kids to follow their lead. Spike, Tonya, and Sean will all read from and sign the book.

About the book:

Following the success of their much beloved picture books, Please, Baby, Please and Please, Puppy, Please, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee and his talented wife Tonya Lewis Lee offer up an inspirational picture book about activism that can change one's life and one's world. Illuminated with illustrations by the award-winning artist Sean Qualls, Giant Steps to Change the World will inspire readers young and old to take the steps to make a positive impact to both change themselves, and ponder what they can contribute to society.

Using examples of people throughout history from all walks of life who have taken "giant steps," this book urges kids to follow in the footsteps of those who came before, and not be hindered by fear or a sense that they are not good enough. Each spread is about a real-life figure who has proven that despite the challenges, even the smallest step can make a difference. The front and back flaps of the book reveal who the figure is, along with a quote by that person.

About the Authors:

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee has appeared in, directed, or contributed to more than a dozen motion pictures, including the acclaimed Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, and Clockers. Spike attended Morehouse College and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in film production. He has authored six books on the making of his films. Spike and his wife, Tonya, are the authors of the successful picture books, Please, Baby, Please and Please, Puppy, Please, both illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Spike resides in New York City.

Tonya Lewis Lee is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. She has worked in television production at Nickelodeon, and is the creator of an animated series for Disney. Through her company, Madstone Company Inc., Mrs. Lee produces projects for television and consults on multicultural issues. She resides in New York City.

Sean Qualls has created art for magazines, newspapers, advertisements and children's books. His work is a mixed media combination of painting, drawing, and collage. Sean is the illustrator of The Baby on the Way, Powerful Words, Poet Slave of Cuba, and Dizzy. His first book with Simon & Schuster was Little Cloud and Lady Wind by Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison. He lives with his wife and children in Brooklyn, New York.

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