The young girl whose admiration for formerfirst lady Michelle Obamacaptured the internet’s heart has turned the viral moment into a children’s book.
Parker Curry, 4, made headlines last year when a photo of herstaring up at Obama’s portrait in awe went viral. Later, the little girl woulddress as her idol for Halloweenand evenmet up with the beloved political figurefor a dance party.
“Parker’s every day moment became an extraordinary one, and my sincerest hope is that our book will continue to resonate that moment’s power and promise, its hope and dreams, its inspiration and indelible impact with Parker, her generation, and generations to follow,” CurrytoldEssence.
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“After all, with their inner and profound insight and wisdom, our children are truly our future,” she continued.
“In further discussion with (Parker) yesterday and today, I realized that she believesMichelle Obamais a queen, and she wants to be a queen as well …” Curry said.
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“Flat out. No hesitation. Half of a second later. ‘I want to beMichelle Obama,’and I was like‘Whoa’ ,” Curry said. “I thought she was going to be like, ‘I want to be Elsa or some other character like that.’ ”
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Curry said she never imagined Parker’s photo to garner so much attention. In a full-circle moment, the doting mom toldEssencethat she hopes the book will inspire other children.
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“Before Parker stood face-to-face with Amy Sherald’s portrait of first ladyMichelle Obama, I believe she was unaware of the impact and significance that her ‘little moment’ would have on our life and the lives of people around the world,” Curry told the publication.
“I was excited and hopeful that she would experience some degree of the admiration and inspiration that I knew would stir inside of me seeing a portrait of such an accomplished, dynamic, and regal woman.”
source: people.com
