Gorgeously Me! Audiobook, by Jonathan Van Ness Play Audiobook Sample

Gorgeously Me! Audiobook

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Read By: Jonathan Van Ness Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0 hours and 04 min. at 1.5x Speed 0 hours and 04 min. at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2024 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780593868829

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

4

Longest Chapter Length:

02:27 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

28 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

01:08 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

6

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Publisher Description

"An animated look at celebrating who you are and never letting others dim your light." --Kirkus reviews





A celebration of all the things that make you extraordinary, unique, and gorgeously YOU, by Jonathan Van Ness, New York Times bestselling author and star of the Netflix hit show Queer Eye.


I won't be afraid to stand out

or show the world what I'm all about.

I am exactly who I'm meant to be.

Perfectly, happily, gorgeously me!

Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn't always easy. Gorgeously Me assures young readers that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. A joyous, lyrical ode of pride and self love and a celebration of all of the things that make us exceptional. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines.

Praise for Gorgeously Me!:



"Fans of Van Ness's previous picture book will enjoy this infectious ode to self-expression." --Kirkus reviews

"In step with Nair’s sunny slice-of-life imagery, jubilant text further reinforces the power of friendship and community in supporting a strong sense of self." --Publishers Weekly

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Van Ness’ uplifting, encouraging text is paired with Nair’s exuberant illustrations. Themes of community care, family, and being in touch with one’s feelings are woven throughout as each child overcomes obstacles, from anxiety before a recital to conflict with a friend. In an author’s note, Van Ness discusses the importance of embracing differences and reinforces the book’s message of kindness, love, and understanding. [An] infectious ode to self-expression [and] an animated look at celebrating who you are and never letting others dim your light.

— Kirkus reviews 

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  • Van Ness’ uplifting, encouraging text is paired with Nair’s exuberant illustrations. Themes of community care, family, and being in touch with one’s feelings are woven throughout as each child overcomes obstacles, from anxiety before a recital to conflict with a friend. In an author’s note, Van Ness discusses the importance of embracing differences and reinforces the book’s message of kindness, love, and understanding. [An] infectious ode to self-expression [and] an animated look at celebrating who you are and never letting others dim your light.

    — Kirkus reviews
  • "I’m perfectly, happily, gorgeously me

    — the repeating sentiment empowers in Van Ness’s affirming title, which foregrounds themes of confidence and self-acceptance. Upbeat rhymes loosely partner with busy scenes of round-headed kids putting themselves out there: singing among friends, jumping into a lake, dancing onstage, parading down the street, and more. The children, pictured with various abilities and skin tones, seem to give off the sparkly confetti present in each image as they take evident pride in their unique traits. In step with Nair’s sunny slice-of-life imagery, jubilant text further reinforces the power of friendship and community in supporting a strong sense of self: “When I’m feeling low and like I don’t belong,/ it’s those around me who make me feel strong.” An author’s note concludes.

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About Jonathan Van Ness

Jonathan Van Ness is an author and a Critics’ Choice Award winning, Emmy nominated television personality, podcaster, and hairstylist to the stars. He starred on Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning reboot series Queer Eye as the show’s groomer, hair guru and self-care advocate and on the Emmy-nominated series Gay of Thrones. His podcast “Getting Curious,” was named a Top Podcast of 2018 by Time Magazine. He is also a stand-up comedian and a figure skater.