The youngest Oscar Nominated Actress in the Academy Awards’ history, Quvenzhane’ Wallis, made her second special Skype session via this time-Facetime for her Boys & Girls Club of Gulf Coast Cinderellas to help launch the girls summer camps.
On Thursday, June 20th, Quvenzhane took time from her busy day to Facetime over 25 girls at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Gulf Coast to conduct a Q&A of her book, Shai & Emmie Star in Break and Egg. The book was one of the girls selected readings for the summer.
Quvenzhane’ also discussed, acting, success, overcoming failure and the importance of hard work to help deter bullying.
It was the highlight of the girls start of the summer and their very busy camps at the Boys & Girls Club of Gulf Coast. As for the first reading session with Quvenzhane’ the girls will never forget their influential conversations with her!!
About Quvenzhane’ Wallis’s Book, Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg!
From Academy Award–nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis comes the first story in a brand-new series about best friends Shai and Emmie, two third graders destined for superstardom.
Shai Williams was born to be a star (or a veterinarian—and maybe a dentist). She attends a special elementary school for the performing arts, and her grandma Rosa and aunt Mac-N-Cheese are both actresses. So Shai is shocked when she doesn’t get the lead role in the third-grade musical. Instead, the part goes to the new girl, Gabby Supreme, who thinks she is better than everyone else.
To add insult to injury, Ms. Gremillion has now asked Shai to help Gabby with the role. Shai reluctantly agrees and enlists Emmie to help, but Gabby isn’t going to make it easy. As opening night draws near, Shai discovers that making a new friend is sometimes like putting on a show—it requires dedication, patience, and lots and lots of practice.