Making Waves

By Barbara Williams, Reviewed by Sarah Marcus

Published December 21, 2016

Making Waves by Barbara Williams; Dial Books for Young Readers: New York, 2000; $17.99 In making waves, author Barbara Williams...
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Elegy on the Death of Cesar Chavez

By Rudolfo Anaya, Reviewed by by Thomas Arguilez Smith

Published December 16, 2016

Elegy on the Death of César Chavez by Rudolfo Anaya; Cinco Puntos Press: El Paso, Texas, 2000; $16.95 I remember...
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Tides

By V. M. Caldwell, Reviewed by Nell Elliott

Published December 16, 2016

Tides by V. M. Caldwell; Milkweed Editions: Minneapolis, 2001; $16.95 People of all ages will love V. M. Caldwell's Tides,...
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One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss

By Barry Denenberg, Reviewed by Cassy Charyn

Published December 16, 2016

One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss by Barry Denenberg; Scholastic, Inc.: New York, 2000; $12.95...
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The Land

By Mildred D. Taylor, Reviewed by by Sam Gates

Published December 15, 2016

The Land by Mildred D. Taylor; Phyllis Fogelman Books: New York, 2001; $17.99 "Can't figure how you can be so...
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Esperanza Rising

By Pam Murioz Ryan, Reviewed by Luisa V. Lopez

Published December 15, 2016

Esperanza Rising by Pam Murioz Ryan; Scholastic Press: New York, 2000; $15.95 Did you know that esperanza means hope in...
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A Face First

By Priscilla Cummings, Reviewed by Tahani Al-Salem

Published December 14, 2016

A Face First by Priscilla Cummings; Dutton Children's Books: New York, 2001; $16.99 When Kelley got in the accident it...
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Girl in Blue

By Ann Rinaldi, Reviewed by Sarah Bollenbach

Published December 13, 2016

Girl in Blue by Ann Rinaldi; Scholastic Press: New York, 2001; $15.95 Girl in Blue was one of the most...
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A Real American

By Richard Easton, Reviewed by Trent Kim

Published December 12, 2016

A Real American by Richard Easton; Clarion Books: New York, 2002; $15 This is the heartfelt story of two young...
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Belle Teal

By Ann M. Martin, Reviewed by Hannah Lentz

Published December 12, 2016

Belle Teal by Ann M. Martin; Scholastic Press:  New York, 2001; $15.95 Do you ever act differently around African Americans...
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