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The Lotterys Plus One

Posted by on Mar 2, 2018 in Ages 08 and up, Canada, Filipina German, Indian, Jamaican, Native American, North America, Scottish, Theme: Adoption, Theme: Bi-racial Identity, Theme: Cultural Differences, Theme: Family Relationships, Theme: Gender Roles, Theme: Grandparents & Intergenerational, Theme: Sibling Relationship | Comments Off on The Lotterys Plus One

The Lotterys Plus One

The Lotterys Plus One By Emma Donoghue Illustrated by Caroline Hadilaksono Published by Scholastic Inc. Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…the novel delves into universal themes of family relationships that will resonate with readers from all backgrounds.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Sumac Lottery is nine years old and the self-proclaimed “good girl” of her (VERY) large, (EXTREMELY) unruly family. And what a family the Lotterys are: four parents, children both adopted and biological, and a menagerie of pets, all living and...

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First Crossing

Posted by on Aug 10, 2012 in Ages 12 and up, Cambodian American, Chinese American, Haitian American, Korean American, Latinx, Multicultural, Multinational/Multicultural, Native American, Palestinian American, Theme: Adoption, Theme: Celebration, Theme: Cultural Differences, Theme: Cultural Identity, Theme: Cultural Traditions, Theme: Family Relationships, Theme: Identity, Theme: Immigration, Theme: Multicultural Friendship | Comments Off on First Crossing

First Crossing

First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants Edited by Donald R. Gallo Published by Candlewick Press “Newly transplanted teens will find the voices represented in this collection far more relevant than those echoing forth from the huddled masses of Ellis Island, and American-born readers will gain insight from the palpable depictions of what it’s like to be thrust into ‘the middle of a game where [you] don’t know the players, the rules, or even the object.'” —Jennifer Mattson, Booklist Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N        ...

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