Team Fugee
Team Fugee By Dirk McLean Published by Lorimer & Company, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781459412057 Age Range: 9+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “The exceptional new series “Soccer United” explores the lives of soccer players who are refugees from around the world.” —School Library Journal Description Two years after his birth parents disappeared from their home in Nigeria, newly adopted Ozzie moves to Canada. At his new school, Ozzie and the other Nigerian kids compete for time on the soccer field with a team of Syrian refugees—led by Victor. But then...
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Tournament Fugee By Dirk McLean Published by James Lorimer & Company, Ltd., Publishers ISBN-13: 9781459412279 Age Range: 7+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “The exceptional new series “Soccer United” explores the lives of soccer players who are refugees from around the world.” —School Library Journal Description A talented thirteen-year-old goalkeeper, Victor Bayazid, is asked to join and captain a soccer team, the GTA Gazelles, to compete in the “Thank You, Canada” tournament. The tournament brings together teams of Syrian...
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The Pirate Tree By Brigita Orel Illustrated by Jennie Poh Published by Lantana Publishing ISBN-13: 9781911373872 Age Range: 5+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A heartwarming story of friendship and acceptance.” —School Library Journal Description The gnarled tree on the hill sometimes turns into a pirate ship. A rope serves as an anchor, a sheet as a sail, and Sam is its fearless captain. But one day another sailor approaches, and he’s not from Sam’s street. Can they find something more precious than diamonds and gold? Can they find . . ....
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Thank You, Omu! By Oge Mora Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9780316431248 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A lovely story of giving and community founded in Nigerian culture. Delectable.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu’s delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut...
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My Friend Mei Jing By Anna McQuinn Illustrated by Ben Frey Photography by Irvin Cheung Published by Annick Press “…A book that will get all children seeing how they are more alike than they are different, this book should have a place on most school and public library shelves.” — Tasha Saecker, Waking Brain Cells Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description Different cultures. Best friends. Ever since Mei Jing came to Monifa’s school they’ve been best friends. They’re both artistic and like to create wild designs together. They love to play at...
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