![]() ![]() She sees someone who looks like her, and the marvelous message shining through her story is that representation matters. Looking up, mesmerized by the beauty and grace, Parker sees someone who is caring, confident, and courageous. What truly stops her in her tracks is Amy Sherald’s stunning portrait of Michelle Obama. Description A New York Times bestseller A visit to Washington, DC's National Portrait Gallery forever alters Parker Curry's young life when she views First Lady Michelle Obama's portrait. The story follows young Parker twirling through the halls of the museum, noticing portraits of Frida Kahlo and beautiful ballerinas like herself. ![]() A photo of Parker looking up with admiration soon became a viral sensation that transformed into the picture book retelling of this moment. ![]() Parker Looks Up is inspired by the extraordinary moment when two-year-old Parker Curry first saw an elegant portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama while visiting the National Portrait Gallery with her mother, Jessica Curry, and sister, Ava. ![]()
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