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2) Sounder
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Language
English
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Description
This powerful Newbery-winning classic tells the story of the great coon dog Sounder and his family.
An African American boy and his family rarely have enough to eat. Each night, the boy's father takes their dog, Sounder, out to look for food. The man grows more desperate by the day.
When food suddenly appears on the table one morning, it seems like a blessing. But the sheriff and his deputies are not far behind.
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Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"[This book] explores the realities of people living with inadequate resources [and] addresses mental illness, homelessness and refugee status as they are connected to this issue ... [Includes a] section on how kids can help empowers readers to take what they have learned and use it to make a difference"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year. Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community, readers will get answers to these complex questions. They'll learn about the root causes of homelessness and its effects, and what people and organizations around the world...
Author
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Well-known through hit movies like Spirited Away, Akira, and Ghost in the Shell, anime has a long history spanning a wide range of directors, genres, and styles. Christopher Bolton's Interpreting Anime is a thoughtful, carefully organized introduction to Japanese animation for anyone eager to see why this genre has remained a vital, adaptable art form for decades. Interpreting Anime is easily accessible and structured around individual films and...
10) Esos zapatos
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
Español
Description
Todo lo que Jeremy quiere es un par de esos zapatos, como los que llevan puestos los otros chicos de su escuela. Pero su abuela le explica que ellos no están para hablar de <>, sino de <>, y lo que Jeremy necesita son unas botas nuevas para el invierno.
11) Be who you are
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Picture book encouraging kids to be proud of what makes them unique, where they come from, and how they express themselves and see the world.
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