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My Heart Will Not Sit Down

by Mara Rockliff, Ann Tanksley · 2012

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When Kedi hears about America's Great Depression from her teacher, her heart will not sit down. Men and women are unable to find work. Children are going hungry. In her teacher's village of New York City, people are starving because they do not have money to buy food. But can one small girl in Africa's Cameroon like Kedi make a difference all the way across the great salt river in America?

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Inspired by true events, Mara Rockliff's gorgeous and accessible text matched with Ann Tanksley's vibrant and warm illustrations bring to life the remarkable story of one child's vision, passion, and dedication to make the world a better place.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
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diversitydiversityMore like thisLess of this
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1920s1920sMore like thisLess of this20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisAfricaAfricaMore like thisLess of thisCameroonCameroonMore like thisLess of thisNew YorkNew YorkMore like thisLess of this
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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 40 pages

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