Neecy and Nay Nay and the Glitter Girls (Neecy and Nay Nay #2) (a Little Bee Books Chapter Book Series) - by Syrone Harvey & Simone Dankenbring

About the Book

"Neecy and Nay Nay, members of the Glitter Girls Club, work to earn their Make a Difference badges by raising money to get new dentures for Mr. Otis"--

Book Synopsis

Twin sisters Neecy and Nay Nay are back for another adventure in this hilarious, heartwarming new chapter book series celebrating Black joy, sisterhood, family, and friendship.

Neecy and Nay Nay love being part of the Glitter Girls Club. This month, the girls are working toward earning their Make a Difference badges. The twins want to help local resident Mr. Otis by getting him a new pair of dentures so he can enjoy all his favorite foods. But raising money is not as easy as looking under couch cushions! Will Neecy and Nay Nay be able to make a difference for Mr. Otis and earn their badges?

Review Quotes

Packed with humor, heart, and a powerful message about kindness, Neecy and Nay Nay and the Glitter Girls is a celebration of friendship, giving back, and making a difference - one glittery step at a time!-- "Hope Magazine"

Readers who like realistic fiction, doing good, humor, and friendship stories will want to pick this one up. Recommended for library collections where early chapter realistic fiction is popular.-- "School Library Journal"

About the Author

Simone Dankenbring (Author)
Simone Dankenbring has lived all of her life as an identical twin. Her adventures from childhood are the backdrop of the Neecy and Nay Nay series. Simone lives in Sweet Home, Oregon with her husband/pastor, Jeff, and her two adorable dogs, Bo and Zoie. Her works have been published in magazines and online publications.

Syrone Harvey (Author)
Syrone Harvey, the youngest of the twin collab team, draws from her eclectic publishing experience and hilarious childhood memories. Her creative ideas come from her quirky imagination, fueled by jawbreakers and Jelly Bellys. Syrone lives in Southern California with her husband, Michael, a chatty parrot named Alex, and Kody, a lively rescue furbaby.

Maya Henderson (Illustrator)
Maya Henderson is an author-illustrator from rural New York who loves creating stories that are funny, heartfelt, and relatable. She received her BFA in illustration with a sequential arts minor from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Her work has previously been featured online in the New Yorker and she is excited to bring her unique sense of humor into children's publishing. While she primarily works digitally, Maya also enjoys using analog media such as pens, pencils, and highlighters to draw diary comics based on funny, everyday experiences. When she isn't creating, Maya spends her free time hanging out with her two naughty cats, Doobie and Dori, cooking Pinterest recipes, and overanalyzing her favorite graphic novels.