DIVERSE STORIES
Grades 1–2 Our Voices
The Our Voices series features stories of children from various cultural heritages, written and illustrated by creators from those same backgrounds. These sets of colorful and engaging readers help children build key reading skills while also developing their understanding of and appreciation for a wide range of cultures and experiences.
• 10 full-color 16-page book
• 4-page family guide
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Lupita asks, “Is this where you live?” “Yes, in Chinatown,” answers Ming. “Is everyone who lives in your building Chinese?” “Not everyone!”
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It’s the Mid-Autumn Festival! Ming has invited his best friend, Lupita, over to celebrate with his family.
When they finish setting the tables, Joy goes to help Lola Rita. Lola Rita is making her famous lumpia . She isn’t really Joy’s lola , or grandma, but she babysits Joy often. Joy loves to help her cook.
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Joy smiles. “Oh! That’s why I call your parents tito and tita . Even though they’re not my uncle and aunt.”
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“If it weren’t for Lewis Latimer, people would have spent a lot more money on light bulbs!” Everyone laughs at that.
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“This little thing made Thomas Edison’s light bulb stay on for a long time,” explains Cameron. “Really?” his cousin Kevin asks.
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Talib wonders what other fruit names come from Arabic. “Jeddo, what about lemon and lime ?” “Yes, both words are Arabic,” Jeddo grins.
Finally, they go to their favorite market. Jeddo looks at his shopping list. “We need apricots and oranges. More Arabic words!” Jeddo says.
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