Back of Book:Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one day while playing farm animals at recess, her friends point out that her whiskers would make her the perfect cat. She starts to notice body hair all over–on her arms, legs, and even between her eyebrows.My Review:I received aContinue reading “Laxmi’s Mooch By Shelly Anand Illustrated by Nabi H. Ali”
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Catherine’s Pascha By Charlotte Riggle & Illustrated R.J. Hughes
Back of Book:It’s Pascha, and Catherine is determined to stay awake all night. Can she do it? Will she remember how to say “Christ is risen!” in Russian? Will her best friend Elizabeth remember how to say it in Greek? Will their parents let them play with burning candles, smash hard-boiled eggs, and eat sweetsContinue reading “Catherine’s Pascha By Charlotte Riggle & Illustrated R.J. Hughes”
Sissy Goes Tiny By Rebecca Flansburg, B.A. Norrgard , & Penny Weber
Just Like a Mama By Alice Faye Duncan & Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
One Hug By Katrina Moore
Back of Book: As a family wakes up to begin preparing for the arrival of their immigrant relatives, the littlest girl begins to feel left out and nervous. But an encouraging brother and the welcoming arms of her grandma help end the day with a belly full of food, jars full of fireflies, and allContinue reading “One Hug By Katrina Moore”
Freedom Soup By Tami Charles
Back of Book: Every year, Haitians all over the world ring in the new year by eating a special soup, a tradition dating back to the Haitian Revolution. This year, Ti Gran is teaching Belle how to make the soup — Freedom Soup — just like she was taught when she was a little girl.Continue reading “Freedom Soup By Tami Charles”
Sulwe By Lupita Nyong’o
Back of Book: Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. My Review:Continue reading “Sulwe By Lupita Nyong’o”
Birdsong By Julie Flett
Back of Book: When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? My Review:Continue reading “Birdsong By Julie Flett”
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao By Kat Zhang
Back of Book: Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious. And her bao keeps coming out all wrong. Then she has an idea that may give her a second chance…Will Amy ever make the perfect bao? My Review: I received a copy of thisContinue reading “Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao By Kat Zhang”
The Bar Mitzvah Boys By Myron Uhlberg
Back of Book: Grandpa was never bar mitzvahed; it was wartime, and life was difficult. It’s been a regret his whole life. Many years later, it’s his grandson’s time to go through the Jewish ritual of coming of age. The father suggests that they be bar mitzvahed together. They study together, recite together, and celebrateContinue reading “The Bar Mitzvah Boys By Myron Uhlberg”
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