Discover the Magic of The Mighty Macy
Unleash the Power of Words and Imagination
Join us on as we follow Macy, a young girl who discovers her voice through the wonders of her school library, her role in saving it, and the poetic words that help her along the way.
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About The Mighty Macy
When Macy gets book one of The Mighty Zora series for her birthday, she stays up until 11:34pm finishing the book.
But the next day, when Macy gets to her school library, eager to check out book two, she finds the door locked with a sign explaining that the library will now only be open a few days a week due to budget cuts. Even worse, she finds out her father won’t be home to help her figure out what to do, as he will be traveling to a museum in Montgomery, Alabama to read a poem about civil rights. With help from her fellow third graders, support from her mom, and encouragement from poems written and hidden for her by her father, Macy must find her voice and learn the power of advocating for herself and her community.
Can Macy learn to be Mighty?
Resource for Librarians & Educators
Created with teachers and librarians in mind, these resources make it easy to turn The Mighty Macy into an engaging, literacy-rich experience for kids.
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Embark on a poetic journey that inspires self-expression and creativity, as Macy learns to weave her words into a powerful message.
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What People Are Saying
Tender and powerful, this unique chapter book in verse is a delight…. A beautiful book centering an endearing protagonist that hits all the right notes; highly recommended for elementary fiction shelves.
In this effervescent chapter book by Alexander. . . Softly rounded illustrations from Thomas (Stacey Speaks Up) emanate charm, accompanying stanzas that provide glimpses into the exuberant life of a self-assured middle schooler readers will wish was their own best friend. Macy’s desire to help the library underscores the importance of similar community spaces, culminating in a winning narrative about the power of language and learning to stand up for one’s beliefs.
Alexander’s lyrical free verse paints Macy as relatable and funny and gives each character their own arc, especially her playful and joyous father (perhaps a reflection of the author). Inventive visual design aids in the storytelling, with words stretching, shrinking, and scattering across the page in bursts of motion.
A love letter to school libraries and celebration of creative pursuits.
This early chapter book in verse has an approachably gentle tone…. Thomas’ grayscale sketches of Macy, a joyful, bright-eyed little Black girl, help illuminate the devotion between her and her community.
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