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The Mighty Macy
- Author
- Kwame Alexander
- Narrator
- Imani Parks
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio for Young Listeners
- Publish Date
- 3 February 2026
- Run Time
- 1 hour
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage: Chapter books (transitional storybooks), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
What to expect
★ “A winning narrative about the power of language and learning to stand up for one’s beliefs.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review
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?
★ “Tender and powerful, this unique chapter book in verse is a delight … highly recommended for elementary fiction shelves.” ―School Library Journal, starred review
★ “An excellent choice for independent readers and classroom read-alouds. Like Macy, this story is one of a kind.”―Booklist, starred review
★ “Unputdownable.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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Details
- Author
- Kwame Alexander
- Narrator
- Imani Parks
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Release Date
- 3 February 2026
- ISBN
- 9781668654590
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio for Young Listeners
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage: Chapter books (transitional storybooks), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Synopsis
A young girl finds her voice—and discovers the power of speaking up for herself and her community—in this sweet and humorous chapter book by award-winning, #1 bestselling author Kwame Alexander. Perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Ruby and the Booker Boys. ★ “A winning narrative about the power of language and learning to stand up for one’s beliefs.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review 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? ★ “Tender and powerful, this unique chapter book in verse is a delight … highly recommended for elementary fiction shelves.” ―School Library Journal, starred review ★ “An excellent choice for independent readers and classroom read-alouds. Like Macy, this story is one of a kind.”―Booklist, starred review ★ “Unputdownable.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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