“Inspiration and practical advice wrapped up in an appealing story with a relatable young hero.”

“A girl learns she can follow her dreams—no matter what anyone says—in this illustrated children’s book.”

“I loved how natural it was for Simone to accept advice and support from her loved ones… the author gives young readers a nice primer on how to be open to challenges and change ... With the ‘Courage’ tee shirt, [Simone] shows the wisdom of being prepared even ahead of the big goal you’re after.”

“This book ... would no doubt make a first visit more enjoyable and less intimidating for many children.””

“A ... useful introduction to a popular Washington museum that has an engaging heroine.”

“Breathtaking illustrations! … Very well done. Dialogue shines, especially in the kind, loving and respectful language used throughout the family ... Simone expresses curiosity, excitement and gratitude for this adventure, and the story carries a warm, enriching tone of a well-loved family that appreciates their city and the people within it. Tremendous talent shown by both author and illustrator.”

“This book is delightful. The illustrations are beautiful and impressive. I enjoyed the way the book provided advice to children in a nuanced fashion: the appropriate way to behave in a museum, not being sassy with your parents, and insights on who some of the people who work in a museum are and what they do.”

“I loved this book! It not only beautifully describes the joy of visiting the museum, but the illustrations show the beauty of the city. As a former third grade DC Public School teacher who taught for 32 years, I think every DC public school and DC library should have this book so that teachers can use it as a learning tool for field trips.”

“Simone Visits the Museum is an awesome book. As a parent, I am thrilled to find a book whose character resonates with my children. As someone who has been in DC for over 30 years it is refreshing to see a story that reflects a positive experience of a young brown girl. The book depicts the city and all it has to offer in a realistic and engaging way. As an entrepreneur, I am so proud of Kelsi for her persistence, commitment and integrity throughout the process.”

“Simone Visita el Museo honors the diversity in many of the classrooms in the United States. This book definitely deserves a special and noticeable place in your school or classroom library.”

“We need more books about Black kids doing ordinary and extraordinary things especially in Spanish. … The language [in Simone Visita el Museo] is really easy and familiar yet with some vocabulary building, perfect for read alouds.”