Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice | Anna Lapera Michelle Obama which also includes Gathering Blue

which also includes Gathering Blue

keeping on a brave face for her little sister

Whether that means having the hard conversation or trying for a promotion or simply wearing something different or doing something kind for someone else

A new friend--even a ghost--is just what she needs

Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice | Anna Lapera Michelle Obama which also includes Gathering Blue"Anna Lapera expertly voices a young girl's middle school trials, but with a voice so unique and heartfelt you will be cringing one moment and cheering the next. She weaves a distinctive story filled with humor, family heartache, and secrets while a young girl releases the fear of her voice and grasps its power." Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera For fans of Donna Barba Higuera's Lupe Wong Won't Dance and Aida Salazar's The Moon Within, comes Mani