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“In the latest installment of “The Party Diaries,” Priya is tasked with planning a surprise anniversary party for her parents…As every party she plans results in a donation to an endangered animal, extra content about manatees is woven into the plot. This emotional and environmental education is paired with party decor instructions, recipes, and discussion questions that add a lot of interactive value to this deceptively simple beginning chapter book. The author, illustrator, and main character are Indian, and their culture is authentically featured.”

– School Library Journal

Top Secret Anniversary (The Party Diaries #3)

Written by Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
Published by Scholastic Inc.

In the third installment of this full-color early chapter book series, Priya plans a top-secret anniversary party and helps save manatees!

Priya’s mom wants to surprise Priya’s dad with an anniversary party. So Priya gets right to work, making party plans and crafting DIY decorations with help from her best friend Melissa. But Priya finds it hard to keep a secret inside her own house, especially with her dad always being curious about EVERYTHING. Can Priya keep her dad from spoiling the surprise AND make it her parents’ best anniversary ever?

This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

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Primary ISBN: 9781338799910
Publication Date: October 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 05 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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DIY Your Party! – Cardboard Hearts

Source: Scholastic Inc.