Little Quvenzhané Wallis is doing big things. First a breakout role in Beasts of the Southern Wild, becoming the youngest to receive an Academy Award nominee for Best Actress at only age 9. Now that she’s a household name with her adaptation and Golden Globe nomination for Annie, this 12-year-old is bringing her story to life in a book.
This child is going to boost literacy rates at age 12.
Not one, but four. Simon & Schuster signed a four-book deal with Quvenzhané, the first to be published in 2017. Readers will get a somewhat glimpse into the young Louisiana native’s humble beginnings before stardom.
via Simon & Schuster
“Reading is very important,” notes Quvenzhané Wallis. “It allows people to form a visual experience in their minds of what is going on in the story. I hope all readers enjoy using their imaginations along with me and take a journey into my books.”
Loosely based on the author’s own experiences, Miss Wallis’s yet-to-be-titled picture book follows a spunky young heroine who is very much looking forward to a night out with her mom at an awards show. The duo has a grand time getting dressed up, riding in a limo, and walking the red carpet.
I was cutting out N’Sync pics from Sixteen mag at 12. Who am I kidding? I was battling childhood obesity in 2000. What were you doing?
Find the 12-year-old you and live out your dreams. #QuvenzhanéGoals
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