Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome (Sarai #1)
Written by Sarai Gonzalez
and Monica Brown
Illustrated by Christine Almeda
Published by Scholastic Inc.
The first book in a brand-new illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of 11-year-old viral video star and social activist Sarai Gonzalez.
Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Sarai’s grandparents are forced to move, even Sarai’s not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. Will Sarai find a way to save the day?
También disponible en Español, Saraí y el significado de lo genial (Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome) – Sarai #1.
Don’t miss the rest of the series! Explore:
- Sarai in the Spotlight! (Sarai #2)
- Sarai Saves the Music (Sarai #3)
- Sarai and the Around the World Fair (Sarai #4)
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Publication Date: September 2018
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 07 or older
Community Represented: Costa Rican/Costa Rican American, Peruvian/Peruvian American
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Diverse Abilities: Physical, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Generation: 1st, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Neighbors & Neighborhoods, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States (New Jersey)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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