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2) Invisible
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Best Graphic Novels and Comics 2022
VSBA 2023-2024 -- Intermediate Nominees
VSBA 2023-2024 -- Middle School Nominees
VSBA 2023-2024 -- Intermediate Nominees
VSBA 2023-2024 -- Middle School Nominees
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Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain Sara: the loner Dayara: the tough kid Nico: the rich kid And Miguel: the athlete And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same... just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help,...
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"Juana's life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bogotá with her two most favorite people in the world: her mami and her dog, Lucas. Lately, though, things have become a little less perfect. Mami has a new hairdo and a new amigo named Luis with whom she has been spending a LOT of time. He is kind and teaches Juana about things like photography and jazz music, but sometimes Juana can't help wishing things would go back to the...
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"Halloween is a spooky and fun holiday for people of all ages. From its roots as All Hallow's Eve to its fun traditions today, readers will learn all about how Halloween makes the end of October one of the most fun times of the year. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, learn why people dress up in costumes and throw parties on October 31, and what trick or treating is all about with this great book"--Provided...
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"Thanksgiving is a tradition passed down by people for hundreds of years. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, this great book explores why a day of thanks in November has become an American tradition. Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving? Why do we play football? Find out all this, and more about this great holiday while developing early reading skills and vocabulary thanks to a colorful picture glossary"--Provided...
6) Pirates
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"Many of us gathered our knowledge of pirates from books and movies. But real-life pirates were even more savage and dangerous. Through 100 facts, readers can sneak aboard various pirate ships, from ancient Greece to modern day. They'll discover pirate hideouts and how they hid their treasures. They'll learn about famous pirates, such as Black Bart, Edward Teach, Mary Read, Grace O'Malley, and others. Picture puzzles, 'I Don't Believe It!' fact boxes,...