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Untraditionally Lala
The book was highlighted as being inspired by a viral photo of Parker looking at a Michelle Obama portrait and had become a New York Times bestseller. Jessica Curry explained that the moment at the National Portrait Gallery prompted her to write it, and Lala Kent praised Parker's presence in it. The hosts presented it as an uplifting story that resonated with listeners.
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It was inspired by a viral photo of Parker looking at a Michelle Obama portrait, and it became a New York Times bestseller. It includes her and her sister Ava, as Ava was also present that day.
I just looked at that portrait and it just inspired me to write a book.
So we took them to the National Portrait Gallery because I wanted them to see the portrait of Michelle Obama that had just been unveiled.
And that picture, as you said, subsequently went viral. And I think really inspired a lot of people. And inspired a lot of little kids.
And we've been fortunate that we've had the opportunity to write Parker Looks Up, which is about that moment.
And Parker shines on. Of course. We can't forget that one. Can't forget Parker shines on.