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Shannon Wright
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It's a story about Kate, who loves to sing, and everywhere she goes people are telling her to stop singing. But her song is both contagious and inspiring! You'll also enjoy the illustrations in this book which include some familiar references (including Singing with Sylvia). The book provides an opportunity for discussion with children about songs they like to sing, events in their day, and the things they dream about. Books are about more than the...
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"When a child wakes up feeling sick, she is treated to a good dose of Mommy Medicine. Her remedy includes a yummy cup of hot chocolate; a cozy, bubble-filled bath time; and unlimited snuggles and cuddles. Mommy Medicine can heal all woes and make any day the BEST day!"--Jacket flap.
3) Twins
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are...
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Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"When Jackie Ormes sees an opportunity, she takes it. She's a journalist, cartoonist, fashionista, philanthropist, and activist -- and she wants to use her artistry to bring joy and hope to Black people everywhere. But in post-World War II America, Black people are still being denied their civil rights, and Jackie has a dilemma: How can her art remain true to her signature Jackie joy, while also staying honest about the inequalities Black people have...
5) Twins
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Coretta Scott King Honor author Varian Johnson teams up with rising cartoonist Shannon Wright for a delightful middle-grade graphic novel!
Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable...
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Scholastic Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
An evocative picture book biography about the prolific life of Jackie Ormes, whose groundbreaking cartoons became some of the first empowering depictions of Black women in America!
Jackie Ormes made history. She was the first Black woman cartoonist to be nationally syndicated in the United States. She was also a journalist, fashionista, philanthropist,
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