Dominique's Thrifted Treasures

“Dominique’s Thrifted Treasures is a touching story that explores the beauty of community and shared experiences. Through a seamlessly inclusive narrative, Margarett highlights a kind of magic that exists in the real world—the kind that can only be discovered through true human connection—made even more relatable through the perspective of a child.”

“Layered with emotion, love, and self-expression, Dominique’s Thrifted Treasures is sure to delight young readers as they follow Dominique on their thrifting journey. With a loving intergenerational family and tight-knit community, Dominique will help all children know they deserve to be seen, loved, and accepted for exactly who they are.”

“A heartwarming story that celebrates individual and communal identity through hand-me-down clothes, the memories they carry, and the opportunity they provide to make them our own. A beautiful and important book for young readers!”

“A heartwarming story about the memories we keep. Perfect for young and older readers alike, this intergenerational book seamlessly weaves together themes of connection, nostalgia, and the joy of using clues to?connect us to our pasts.”

“Margarett McBride’s rhythms and wordplay make Dominique’s Thrifted Treasures?a book made to be read aloud, read aloud again, and then shared with others who will want to read it again, too. Genuine voice, lively dialogue, and musical intonations create an experience as rich as Dominique’s. The uniqueness and love of the intergenerational characters are grounded in caring family and community, and nuanced messages of lost and found further animate the story.”

“The love and appreciation for Dominique, shown not only by Pawpaw, but by neighbors and others in this tight-knit community, are palpable in this positive story of clothing, community, and connection.”