Shirin Shamsi
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Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O'Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of civic...
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Rukia is a young girl living in India when her country is split into two independent nations. Her family decides to emigrate to the newly created Pakistan amidst chaos and turmoil. With everything around her changing, will Rukia find the strength and courage to endure? Readers will be inspired by this fictionalized story about immigration and refugees that features vibrant illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text.
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Rukia is a young girl living in India when her country is split into two independent nations. Her family decides to emigrate to the newly created Pakistan amidst chaos and turmoil. With everything around her changing, will Rukia find the strength and courage to endure? Readers will be inspired by this fictionalized story about immigration and refugees that features vibrant illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text.
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Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This Spanish nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O'Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders. This 32-page full-color Spanish book describes the importance...
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Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a newfound sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing. "A young Muslim girl, cued as Pakistani American,...
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Lena's great-grandmother is turning 90. Lena and her father bake a cake as a surprise and help to make the day special for Nani and the rest of the family. This picture book features vibrant illustrations and simple text that help early readers follow along with the story. Children will learn about cultural and family traditions in this heartfelt, multigenerational tale. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds...
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Zahra abraza a su querido osito de peluche y reza para que Ramadán le traiga la hermana que añora. Cuando su oso desaparece, Zahra se encuentra lidiando con intensos sentimientos de pérdida. Durante las siguientes semanas, mientras trabaja como voluntaria con su madre en un refugio local para solicitantes de asilo, Zahra se hace amiga de un niño desplazado, lo que le genera un nuevo sentido de gratitud y una inesperada bendición del Ramadán....