Nury Castillo Crawford

Marisol es una ni a, quien como tantas pre adolescentes, tiene muchas responsabilidades que cree que no se merece. Por qu la vida no puede ser sencilla? Por qu tiene que vigilar a su hermana "la chismosa" todo el tiempo? Simplemente no es justo y justamente cuando las cosas parecen volverse casi intolerables, descubre que algunas cosas pueden no ser como parecen. Podr a haber un lado positivo en su lucha diaria?

Marisol is a young girls and, like many preteens, has a lot of responsibilities that she doesn't think she deserves. Why can't life just be simple? Why does she have to watch over her tattle-tale sister all of the time? It's just not fair and just when things seem to become almost intolerable, she learns some things may not be as they first appear. Could it be that there's a silver lining to her everyday struggles?

Sofia, her little sister Vivi and baby brother are new to the USA. There are a lot of things that are different here, but there's also a lot of things that are the same. They are all still a family and love each other very much, that's still the same. Join Sofia as she works on learning a new language and meeting new people while she still tries to be the best big sister she can be.

This bilingual children's book, English and Vietnamese, is an amazing representation of the Vietnamese people who left their homeland in search of a safer land, one with more opportunities for survival and growth. Many gave up everything, including their lives and the lives of their close family members. Another great resource not only for schools implementing and growing their culturally responsive literary library but also for parents. Children should have access to resources that reflect the world around them. I love the story of perseverance and hope. A great book to support what we tell children, to believe in themselves and to never give up. This book shares the love of a family and triumph amidst scary times for a little boy.

An English & Spanish bilingual, children's book based on a child's journey to the USA. Have you ever been the new kid in a class? Try being the new kid in the country Join Sofia in her journey to the USA as she encounters a new language and a new culture. A story of family, perseverance and believing in yourself.Teachers/School leaders: This book is an excellent resource for a culturally responsive learning environment. It supports multiculturalism and social emotional learning standards. An immigration story shared in a child's point of view. College education professors: This book helps provide some insight to aspiring teachers about some challenges some future students may be experiencing. Parents /Caretakers: This book is an excellent resource to support your efforts in explaining immigration, making new friends and having compassion towards others.