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Our Day of the Dead Celebration
by Ana Aranda (Author / Illustrator)
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Booktalk: The Day of the Dead is a happy day when Mar’s family gathers together. There are favorite dishes to enjoy, games to be played, and most importantly, stories to tell. No one in the family is forgotten because this is the day of the year when the dead come to visit the living—and for this holiday it is almost as if they’re alive again, as the family takes great joy in celebrating the things that made them special. Mar realizes she is just like her Grandpa Ramón, who kept a journal. And her sister, Paz, plays accordion, just like their great-grandfather. There are so many things that connect them all–and at dinner, Abuelita spins even more stories that make them feel close to the ones they will love forever.

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Human Kindness: True Stories of Compassion and Generosity that Changed the World
by John Francis (Author) and Josy Bloggs (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Over the whole history of humankind, kindness has been key to the survival of our species, and to making our world a better place. Learn about Harriet Tubman, who risked her life to help others escape from slavery, the Nomads Clinic, which sends doctors trekking into the Himalayas to tend to patients, The Linda Lindas, a group of young musicians who use their talent to speak up for the rights of others, Joshua Coombes, a hairdresser who gives free haircuts to the homeless, and many others.

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Nonfiction Monday

It’s Nonfiction Monday!