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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser  Interior Illustrations by Karina Yan Glaser Jacket Illustration by Karl James Mountford Adorable Map Endpapers by Jennifer Thermes Only a few days before Christmas the Vanderbeeker parents must give their children … Continue reading

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Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time

Stanford Wong Flunks Big-time by Lisa Yee Stanford has never been good at school, but he is good at basketball. In fact, he’s great at basketball.  But a failing grade in English means he’s bound for summer school and not … Continue reading

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The Map of Me

The Map of Me by Tami Lewis Brown Margie feels lost.  Perpetually in the shadow of her brilliant baby sister Peep, worried sick about upsetting her Daddy and surrounded by her mother’s overwhelming collection of poultry, Margie feels thoroughly unimportant.  … Continue reading

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