Mia Wenjen
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This is a true story about an Ecuadorian diplomatic family's daughter, Dahlia, who wants to save her best friend, Werner, from the Nazi Germany concentration camps. They arranged for Werner and his family to immigrate with them to Ecuador, where thei
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A heartfelt representation of 1st and 2nd generation immigrant life It can feel like an adult job to translate for the 2nd generation kids, and Tio Ricky's nephew sometimes feels frustrated. But when Tio Ricky falls ill, he knows what to do and realiz ...more |
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| This is an important message, both during the holiday season and all year round. Things do not always go well, and being able to cope with setbacks is an important skill. I also like the message of "coping" versus "hoping" skills. Learning to see the ...more | |
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| A girl walking her dog meets her neighbor through the window. They wave and pass pleasantries. One day, the house is empty. The neighbor has moved away, but now there is another child with a dog looking for a friend. And new friendships are made. Thi ...more | |
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Firefly Song: Lynn Frierson Faust and the Great Smoky Mountain Discovery
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| Lynn Faust loved fireflies as a girl and noticed their dazzling display in Elkmont, a community in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where her in-laws had a cabin. When Elkmont was shut down, Lynn discovered that these fireflies were unique wit ...more | |
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Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
by Patricia Newman (Goodreads Author) |
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| This is a fascinating look at giant manta rays and their importance as a flagship species. Peruvian marine scientist and conservationist, Kerstin Forsberg, enlists the help of locals, including fishermen, teachers, and students, to track manta rays a ...more | |
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A comforting story about divorce that feels like a warm hug! For fans of The Invisible String, here is an uplifting and lyrical story about a young girl who learns to navigate her family’s divorce.” While Leilah learns to move back and forth between t ...more |
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| What a great way to learn about baseball's GOAT, Babe Ruth. With his own words and spare accompanying text, readers can hone in on his legacy. It would seem that the pressures of fame haven't changed since his time. Give this to any young baseball or ...more | |
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No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change
by Lindsay H. Metcalf (Goodreads Author) |
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| Can kids change the world? Twelve climate activists + 3 activist groups are featured in this lovely poetry anthology and they are all young people from around the world. NO WORLD TOO BIG shows that environmental activism can start at home at a very y ...more | |
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