"Once I dreamed I swam / the ocean / and saw everything deep, cool / and was part of the waves.
This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews\'s distinctive photocollage illustra. / I swam on by the people / onshore / hollering, / \'A Girl Like you needs to / stay out of the water / and be dry / Like everyone else.\'" Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. "Once I dreamed I swam / the ocean / and saw everything deep, cool / and was part of the waves