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In this award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen: pioneering African-American pilots who triumphed in the skies and past the color barrier during World War II.
I WANT YOU! says the poster of Uncle Sam. But if you're a young black man in 1940, he doesn't want you in the cockpit of a war plane. Yet you are determined not to let that stop your dream of flying.
So when you hear of a civilian pilot training...
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A lot is changing for Cici. Her parents are separating, her wacky abuela is moving in, and on her tenth birthday, she wakes up with fairy wings! Cici's new magical powers let her see people as they truly are. But what she learns about her friends and family isn't always easy to accept. She has only one day to decide whether to keep her wings. When Cici wishes life could just be normal again, will she choose to believe in the power of fairies?
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Maria and Mateo are eager to start rehearsals for the school play. But it turns out there is much more to putting on a play than beautiful costumes and adoring fans. It takes sharing the spotlight, learning lines, and practicing difficult dance moves–and not all of those tasks are easy or fun. Can the cousins put in the work to make a crowd-pleasing performance?
Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight....
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It's showtime! Maria and Mateo are eager and ready to perform. But no show is complete without its fair share of mishaps. When the lead actor falls sick one day before the performance, Mateo must take his place. Can the two cousins work together to save the show?
Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight. But they soon find that theater is not only fun–it can also teach important life lessons. Join these...
6048) Curtain Call
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With school over for summer break, Maria and Mateo miss the stage. But when their parents encourage them to create their own theater magic, beautiful things happen. With the help of Mateo's siblings and neighborhood friends, Maria and Mateo discover another side of theater as they direct their own production.
Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight. But they soon find that theater is not only fun–it...
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In the early nineteenth century, enslaved Africans are not allowed to gather together in groups. For Simmy and his family, that means they must worship in secret. If they are caught, the punishment will be terrible. Simmy's job is to watch for danger while the others pray and sing as the Spirit moves them. Will he be able to keep the hush harbor safe?
6051) Moving Day Helpers
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J.C. can't wait to go play at the park. But when Mom spots a new neighbor in need of help, she says their outing will have to wait. Can J.C. find a way to have fun and be a good neighbor?
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Astrid and Apollo really want to win their events at the tae kwon do competition. They especially want to make their dad proud-and give him something to put on the family trophy shelf! But when things don't go according to plan, the twins discover that there's more than one way to become a winner. Readers will love joining the twins on their adventures in this chapter book series about a Hmong American family.
6053) Laundry Day Overload
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It's laundry day, and J.C. is excited to help his mom. But when J.C. adds too much detergent to the machine, suds are everywhere! Laundry day turns into a mess for everyone in the apartment building. Can J.C. fix his mistake and save laundry day?
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A touching story about a boy and his grandfather who enjoy a special relationship, until Abuelo starts to lose his memory. Instead of building model planes and cooking together, Luis and his father have to search the neighborhood for Abuelo, and Luis and Abuelo have to find new activities to enjoy together.
6055) The Park Cleanup
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J.C. loves the park and helping people! So when he sees his local park is in need of a cleanup, he comes up with a plan. But he'll need help. Can J.C. find enough volunteers to make his plan a success?
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From Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third, Tacos Today follows the young luchadores on the hunt for their favorite lunch in a funny, action-packed El Toro & Friends paper-over-board early reader from the World of ¡Vamos!
El Toro and his friends take a break from training to pick up their favorite meal: tacos! On their quest to find the perfect taco, the young wrestlers work together to find ways around the obstacles between...
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Astrid and Apollo volume 3
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Dressed in their traditional New Year clothes, Astrid and Apollo attend the Hmong New Year Festival. While at the noisy and jam-packed celebration, they accidentally become separated from their family and end up lost in the crowds. Follow along on their adventure as they try to find their way back to their mom, dad, and little sister, Eliana.
6058) Onstage Jitters
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J.C. can't wait to act in the community center's play with his best friends, Vicky and Amir. But when he gets onstage, stage fright strikes. Will the support of J.C.'s family and friends be enough to help him remember his lines?
6059) Stage Fright!
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For months, Maria and Mateo have been looking forward to the auditions for the school-wide play. But when it comes time to take the stage in front of their peers, Maria is suddenly hit with a case of stage fright. This is not how she planned to make her debut! Can she overcome her fear and let her talent shine?
Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight. But they soon find that theater is not only fun–it...
6060) Dreamers
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"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--
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