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Wives of the Desert

By Hilary Miller, Illustrated by the author

Published December 9, 2016

In the blue goat-hair tent, Shaimaa heard the music and laughter of the wedding, the shrill ululation of women's voices...
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World War II Story

By Asif Rahman, Illustrated by Martin Taylor

Published December 8, 2016

I was lying in my bunk, listening to the waves rocking the sides of the Yorktown when I heard the...
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Fiesta

By Natalia M. Thompson

Published December 8, 2016

mariachis playing joyful songs and niños laughing street vendors, pregoneros, shouting out hopes of selling their goods las mujeres, the...
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A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie “Peanut” Johnson

By Michelle Y. Green, Reviewed by Anastasia Apostoleris

Published December 8, 2016

A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson by Michelle Y. Green; Dial Books for Young Readers: New...
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The Island

by Anonymous, Illustrated by Nina Prader

Published December 5, 2016

She stood on the dock, squinting into the early morning sun. The wooden planks creaked softly as she ran over...
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Stripes

By Madeline Johnson, Illustrated by Lauren Walker

Published December 5, 2016

Maddy leaps from stone to stone, clutching a limp tiger in her left hand, and laughs. She is so happy...
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Bliss

By Nora Rothman, Illustrated by Claire Neviaser

Published December 5, 2016

"Grace!!! Wake up!" I awoke that morning to the sound of my mother's prickly voice in my ear. I grunted...
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Thirteen and Still Feeling Lucky

By Matthew Taylor, Illustrated by Max Strebel

Published December 5, 2016

I leaned back in the cushioned seat of the gondola. I looked over at my close friend and mountain bike...
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Phoenix Rising

By Karen Hesse, Reviewed by By Alexa Bryn

Published December 5, 2016

Phoenix Rising by Karen Hesse; Henry Holt & Company: New York, 1994; $16.95 Why do bad things happen to good...
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Wives of the Desert

Story Published December 9, 2016 By Hilary Miller, Illustrated by the author

In the blue goat-hair tent, Shaimaa heard the music and laughter of the wedding, the shrill ululation of women's voices and heavy swirl of woolen skirts.
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World War II Story

Story Published December 8, 2016 By Asif Rahman, Illustrated by Martin Taylor

I was lying in my bunk, listening to the waves rocking the sides of the Yorktown when I heard the sound. It wasn't much, just a slight splash in the water, but when you have been living on an aircraft...
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Fiesta

Poem Published December 8, 2016 By Natalia M. Thompson

mariachis playing joyful songs and niños laughing street vendors, pregoneros, shouting out hopes of selling their goods las mujeres, the women, chatting as they slap tortillas on the patio these a...
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A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie “Peanut” Johnson

Review Published December 8, 2016 By Michelle Y. Green, Reviewed by Anastasia Apostoleris

A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson by Michelle Y. Green; Dial Books for Young Readers: New York, 2002; $15.99 I love baseball, and I have always had a special interest in African-...
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The Island

Story Published December 5, 2016 by Anonymous, Illustrated by Nina Prader

She stood on the dock, squinting into the early morning sun. The wooden planks creaked softly as she ran over it. A dog trotted behind her, a small scruffy brown dog.
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Stripes

Story Published December 5, 2016 By Madeline Johnson, Illustrated by Lauren Walker

Maddy leaps from stone to stone, clutching a limp tiger in her left hand, and laughs. She is so happy with her first Beanie Baby. She doesn't think of Stripes as a stuffed animal, but as a wild tiger,...
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Bliss

Story Published December 5, 2016 By Nora Rothman, Illustrated by Claire Neviaser

"Grace!!! Wake up!" I awoke that morning to the sound of my mother's prickly voice in my ear. I grunted and put the pillow over my head. "Grace!" "All right!" I cried, "I'm up!!!
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Thirteen and Still Feeling Lucky

Story Published December 5, 2016 By Matthew Taylor, Illustrated by Max Strebel

I leaned back in the cushioned seat of the gondola. I looked over at my close friend and mountain bike riding partner Daniel Vest. Dirt smudges ran across his face, and his clothes had a tint of brown...
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Phoenix Rising

Review Published December 5, 2016 By Karen Hesse, Reviewed by By Alexa Bryn

Phoenix Rising by Karen Hesse; Henry Holt & Company: New York, 1994; $16.95 Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do some people live and others die?
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