Miss Alida: Follow Your Dreams and They Will Come True - Hardcover

Alicia feels sad almost every day. Is it because her mother is so poor? No, Alicia doesn't mind that. If only the neighborhood bullies would stop making fun of her. They call her skinny every day. Alicia doesn't have friends, but she is very close to her sister, Lien. After Alicia has cried herself to sleep one night, she has a dream. A voice tells her that she'll experience something wonderful in seven weeks time. Alicia can hardly believe it! Will her sister compete in the Mini Miss Alida Pageant since she is a pretty black girl? Is that the wonderful thing Alicia dreamed about? This is the first part of the Miss Alida children's book series. It's an exciting story that illustrates the importance of hope and perseverance. It also shows that sometimes dreams really do come true! This picture book for age 4 and up is a great addition to any collection of African-American children's books.