pickWhen Scoob‘s grandma shows up unannounced to take him on a road trip, he leaves a note for his dad and grabs his bag. Scoot soon realizes that 1. His grandma is ignoring his dad‘s phone calls and 2. Grandma does not seem like herself.
As Scoob gets to know his grandma in a new way, he realizes his family history is different from the story he‘s heard growing up.
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pickAmina loves to sing and play music, but she does not love to perform in front of an audience. As Amina navigates friendships, family, school, and her mosque, she finds her strength and her voice.
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pickCalled Bat by his family, this boy is passionate about animals. When his mom brings home a baby skunk, Bat is all-in for finding a way to keep him forever.
I LOVED the portrayal of Autism in this book- strengths and challenges, this felt honest and positive to me. I read this with my (now online) kid‘s book club at the library, and it was loved by all.
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