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“Based on real events that took place during author Darren Lopez’s first year teaching in Washington DC, My Teacher Has Tattoos is an impactful conversation starter that brings to life the pitfalls of stereotyping in the classroom and beyond.”

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Mi Maestro Tiene Tatuajes (My Teacher Has Tattoos)

Written by Darren Lopez
Illustrated by Bhagya Madanasinghe
Published by Soaring Kite Books

En el barrio de Javier, los tatuajes identifican a miembros de una pandilla. Cuando Javier ve los tatuajes del maestro, aprende que no todo es como parece y descubre el significado cultural de los tatuajes.

Look for the English version, My Teacher Has Tattoos.

Primary ISBN: 9781958372005
Publication Date: August 2023
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 05 or older

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Setting: United States (Washington D.C.)

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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