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“In this second installment of the “Esme” chapter book series, Esme is ready; she always has a plan, no matter the situation. …She decides to start her own troop with the help of the colorful characters in her building. This building (which Esme will tell you is the topmost building), where she lives on the top floor with her grandparents, adds an additional sense of whimsy. Throughout, readers meet a cast of characters that enrich the daily lives of their neighbors. ”

– School Library Journal

Troop Esme

Written by Lourdes Heuer
Illustrated by Marissa Valdez
Published by Tundra Books

Esme lives with her grandparents on the uppermost floor of the topmost best building. She has just met a future friend named Wendall who came to her door selling Troop Badger cookies. He is hoping to earn his Cookie Empresario badge. Esme thinks she would like to earn a Cookie Empresario badge too! One small problem: she is not in Troop Badger.

But Esme is a problem solver! She decides to start her own troop: Troop Esme. It will include all the neighbors in the topmost best building. And her first act as troop leader? Help Wendall sell all his cookies, of course!

Primary ISBN: 9780735269460
Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 07 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation

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

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