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Makeda Makes a Mountain

Makeda Makes a Mountain: A Level 2 I Can Read Story About Creative Reusing for Kids
by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (Author) and Lydia Mba (Illustrator)
@ Amazon | Bookshop

Booktalk: Makeda and her family are cleaning the house for a party! They make a huge pile of items they don’t use anymore, and soon it’s time to take them away. But Makeda is not ready to throw anything out. Can she find new ways to use her old things?

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The author, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, is one of my former students.
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How many days will you write in February?

Take the #KidLitWriMo challenge and write 30 minutes a day in February, the shortest month of the year.

Q. How many days will you write this month?
A. It’s up to you! If you write everyday, log in each day and let us know. If you only write on the weekdays, log in Monday – Friday instead.

Q. What is the goal?
A. The goal is to tally your daily writing time.

Q. When can I start?
A. Now. Log in to Facebook and ask to join the private KidLitWriMo group. After I see your request, I can add you to the group. Then Facebook will send you a message saying that you are now a member of KidLitWriMo.

I look forward to writing with you in KidLitWriMo!

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