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Through lyrical text and vibrant artwork, young readers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, embrace creative thinking, and discover the unique ideas that make them who they are. Whether inspired by art, music, stories, invention, or play, every great journey begins with a spark of imagination.
Brought to life by the richly textured illustrations of Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner Sean Qualls, this uplifting picture book celebrates the joy of creating, the courage to explore new possibilities, and the limitless potential that lives within every child.
Perfect for classrooms, storytimes, and families, The Idea in You encourages readers to dream big and believe in the power of their own ideas.
An idea can come from anywhere.
Start here: reach up into the sky
And unhook a star.
Questlove
Questlove is an Academy Award‒winning and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, drummer, DJ, producer, director, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and as co-founder of the Roots, the unmistakable heartbeat of Philadelphia's most influential hip-hop group. He is the musical director for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where the Roots serves as the house band. Questlove made his directorial debut with the Academy Award‒winning feature documentary Summer of Soul. He has written multiple books, including the New York Times bestsellers Mo' Meta Blues, Creative Quest, Music Is History, Hip Hop is History, his picture book The Idea In You, and his first children's book, The Rhythm of Time. He is the publisher of AUWA Books, an imprint of MCD / Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
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