> Resources > Becoming Vanessa Educators’ Guide Becoming Vanessa Educators’ guide for Becoming Vanessa by Vanessa Brantley-Newton featuring classroom activities and conversation prompts. Download Guide Related Books Ages 3-6 years Becoming Vanessa Vanessa Brantley-Newton Ages 3-7 years Drum City Thea Guidone; illustrations by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Ages 3-5 years Grandma's Purse Written & illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Ages 4-8 years Just Like Me Vanessa Brantley-Newton Ages 4-8 years Sewing Stories: Harriet Powers' Journey from Slave to Artist Barbara Herkert; illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Ages 4-8 years Nesting Dolls Written & illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton