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Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt
by Stephanie Wildman (Author) and Estefania Razo (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Twins Flor and Roberto scamper through their house hunting for treasures hidden by big brother, Luis. Can these everyday objects really be treasures that offer more fun than video games or TV? Join Flor and Roberto on their search and discover what fun Luis creates with a gigantic cardboard box. Spoiler alert! There are directions for making your own puppets in the back of the book!

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February 18, 2023February 17, 2023

Louis Helps Ajani Fight Racism

Louis Helps Ajani Fight Racism (Helper Hounds)
by Caryn Rivadeneira (Author) and Priscilla Alpaugh (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Ajani loves having a dad from Denmark and a mom from Jamaica. Ajani speaks three languages and gets to spend summers with his grandparents in the coolest places. But when a classmate overhears dark-skinned Ajani speaking Danish, the boy makes a hurtful, racist comment. Ajani is crushed. Until a chance encounter with Louis the Helper Hound helps Ajani feel proud of his heritage and helps him and his classmates fight racism.

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