Don’t Tell the Girls: A Family Memoir 2005 131 pp.
This memoir reveals the author’s Irish ancestry as she unravels the past and takes the reader on a journey with black and white photographs. Her encouragement to find your own roots by reconnecting to the past brings us all closer to our loved ones.
Fancy Feet 1988 77 pp.
This New Kids at the Polk Street School series book will delight young readers. After admiring her friend Jiwon’s gold shoes, Stacy tries them on. Now they are missing and she wonders if little kids go to jail.
A House of Tailors 2004 148 pp.
When thirteen year old Dina emigrates from Germany to America in 1871, she longs to be back home. She eventually learns about a wonderful talent.
Lily’s Crossing 1997 180 pp.
Lily’s life is turned upside down when her father goes overseas to the war and her best friend moves away. She develops a special friendship with shy Albert, a Hungarian refugee. Newbery Honor book.
Pictures of Hollis Woods 2002 166 pp.
Why did Hollis leave the only people who ever made her feel welcome? The narrative and descriptions combine to teach Hollis and the reader what family really looks like.
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