Colors of Awesome!, Eva Chen
Colors of Awesome!, Eva Chen
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Colors of Awesome!
24 Bold Women Who Inspired the World

Author: Eva Chen

Narrator: Eva Chen

Unabridged: 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/08/2022

Synopsis

This program is read by the author.

From Kamala Harris' white pantsuit to Judy Garland's ruby slippers to Mamie Johnson's blue baseball uniform, powerful and inspiring women from throughout history have proved that "awesome" comes in all colors!

A Is for Awesome provided an ABC of amazing women from throughout history. 3 2 1 Awesome counted down some of their most amazing accomplishments. Now with their third concept board book original, Colors of Awesome!, the New York Times-bestselling dynamic duo Eva Chen and Derek Desierto pairs groundbreaking feminist icons with all the colors of the rainbow and beyond.

Eva fans and readers of all ages will be transported through history in style.

A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends.

About Eva Chen

Eva Chen is a first-generation Chinese-American who grew up in New York City. She blames her deviation from pre-med at Johns Hopkins University on a love of fashion and beauty instilled in her by her mother, whose perfect bob and lipstick made a permanent imprint on her impressionable young mind. Previously the editor in chief of Lucky, Eva has also written for ELLE, Vogue, Teen Vogue,Vogue China, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. She is currently the head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, where she is guilty of the occasional duck-face selfie. Eva lives in New York City with her husband and two children. She is the author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, A Is for Awesome, and Juno Valentine and the Fantastic Fashion Adventure.

About Derek Desierto

Derek Desierto, illustrator of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, is a Vancouver-based illustrator, designer, and overall nice guy from a nice family. His animation work has been recognized by the Ottawa International Animation Festival, the National Cartoonist Society, and 9 Story Media Group. Currently, he is living the dream as a freelance artist for animated TV shows and picture books. His ultimate goal in life is to meet Oprah and become one of her Favorite Things.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara

4 Clever Stars! When I saw this, my first thoughts were ~ How clever! This is perfect for upper-level elementary school students. It highlights the accomplishments of inspirational women and connects us to them by their signature color: Such as Judy Garland as Dorothy with her red slippers in the Wiz......more

Goodreads review by Annissa Joy Armstrong

This will be a good book for my elementary school students!! The pairing of colors and 24 strong female leaders! Really enjoyed this book!!!......more

Goodreads review by Mackenzie

I used this for my first group in my internship and it was such a fun one! Beautifully written and such a hit with the group:)......more

Goodreads review by Emma

I really have nothing to say other than what more do you want for young children than books about amazing women and colour theory? Okay maybe not colour theory exactly but you know what I'm saying. This is my second read from Eva Chen and I just love it so much. I'm going to get my hands on her other......more

Quotes

Praise for 3 2 1 Awesome!:

"Counting down from 20, this charming board book profiles strong contemporary and historical women ... The choices are solid and represent a diverse range of women and professions. The countdown ends by bringing readers in; number one is 'The 1 and only YOU, a singular sensation. The world is yours to change!'" —Booklist

Praise for A Is for Awesome!:

A Publishers Weekly Bestseller!

"That theme of swinging for the fences and going for it is the undercurrent in this book. Even though it’s about how they’re all awesome, the real undercurrent is, 'Look at all these people who are superheroes who are just like you.' I try to tell that to my daughter." —Hasan Minhaj, in Huffpost

Praise for Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes:

A New York Times Bestseller!

Featured in Oprah Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide
Recommended by Rachael Ray as the perfect holiday gift
Featured in InStyle's Holiday Gift Guide

“[A] fresh take on a fairy tale.” —Forbes.com

“Those who are 3, 13, or 30 can all enjoy the book.” —Vogue.com

"Not only does this book pay homage to some of history's greatest women, it also gives them snaps for their fashion sense." —Romper

"Kids need more books like this." —HelloGiggles

"[This book is] not going to drop without a bang." —Refinery29

"[A] charming story." —MyDomaine

“Chen proves that the accessory can actually provide an important teachable moment for young kids.” —WhoWhatWear

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