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Like Vanessa puzzles/games/activities Charles (Like Vanessa) presents theBy: Tami Charles "And in that moment I believe what they say could be true for me. That I could be like Vanessa Williams." In this semi autobiographical debut novel, thirteen year old Vanessa Martin watches as the first black Miss America is crowned. It's 1983 in Newark, New Jersey, and Vanessa's life is a far cry from the glamorous Miss America stage. She struggles with family, friendships, racism, and self confidence. When a new teacher at school