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In her latest series outing, young Anjali fights to save her beloved local community center. Anjali’s distressed to see the sign announcing that the center will be closing…Anjali isn’t sure what to do until she sees Milan vehemently refuse to eat his vegetables: It’s time to protest!… this book balances Anjali’s ebullient hopefulness with the practical realities of organizing…Anjali cuts an endearing figure. Overall, it’s a spunky, inspiring story of children’s political power.

– Kirkus Reviews

Anjali Can! (Always Anjali #3)

Written by Sheetal Sheth
Illustrated by Lucia Soto
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers

The local community center is a second home to Anjali. It’s where she met her best friends; it’s her favorite spot for game and movie nights; and it’s where she learned to play tabla.

Anjali has so many happy memories there, but now the community center is closing! Unwilling to let the center shut down for good, Anjali is determined to keep the place open. Some people may say there’s nothing she can do, but Anjali knows better—she can and must take action! There is no stopping her.

From actor, author, and activist Sheetal Sheth comes the third book in the Anjali series and a reminder of the power of one and to always fight for what you believe in.

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Primary ISBN: 9780593651223
Publication Date: January 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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