BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SOME
A girl grows up in a bi-racial, multi-cultural family. Her grandmother or her mother's side is American - growing up in Brooklyn, and her grandfather came from Poland. Her father's parents were from Pakistan. She has a rich American, Jewish, Polish, Indian culture but sometimes feels she is not enough of any of them. She has friends who are also multicultural and wonders if they feel the same.
This child has a wonderful family heritage. How lucky for her to have parents who tell the stories of her ancestors. I loved the illustrations, which clearly depict the races and time periods. I especially loved one particular illustration of the child with her extended family at a dinner, with all the different people and so many different foods. This would be a nice selection for your library, as I think the sentiment of a child embracing her heritage while having concerns that she isn't enough will connect with many readers.
Lisa Librarian
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