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FAT GIRLS CAN’T DANCE. It’s something my mom said after one of my ballet recitals when I was a little ..
My name is Mindy Kim. I am eight years old, and I’m now in third grade! So far, third grade isn’t ..
My name is Mindy Kim. I am nine years old, and I’m now in fourth grade! Ms. Harris, our teacher, ..
My name is Mindy Kim. I am eight years old. That’s right-not seven, not seven and a half, but EIGHT. ..
Scribble, scribble, scribble, loooong scribble, swoop de loop. Isla Verde bit the end of her pencil as she looked ..
“Hey Isla,” said Fitz “If a piece of blueberry pancake accidentally falls off your ..
Ms. Alex had finished the science lesson. “Remember, the science fair is next week,” she said. ..
One Monday, Principal Nguyen held an assembly. “Our school is starting a new recycling program!” ..
Yasmin’s class lined up to go to the library. It was the last hour of the day. Everyone was tired. ..
Yasmin and Mama walked together to school one morning. At least Mama walked. Yasmin skipped. She was very ..
Yasmin loved reading with Baba. Her favorite stories were about superheros. Baba closed the book. “I ..
On Saturday, Yasmin went on a playdate with Emma. “Guess where we’re going?” Emma’s ..
Yasmin was excited. Today she was visiting the farm for the first time! “I can’t wait to see all the animals,” ..
Yasmin was bored. Really, really bored. “When will Mama and Baba come home? she asked her grandparents. ..
“Spring is my favorite time of the year!” Mama said one day as she looked out the window. ..
Ms. Alex walked into the classroom with a big box. “We’re going to build a city today!” ..
One afternoon, Baba brought out a new puzzle. “Want to join me, Yasmin?” he asked. Yasmin ..
On Saturday morning, Yasmin woke up very excited. Tonight they were having a party! Music, friends, and best ..
On Monday in art class, Ms. Alex made an announcement. “We’re having an art competition on Friday ..
Yasmin was excited. Ali and Emma were coming over to play. “I want to have a perfect day,” ..
This is so yummy Thank you, Mama! Thank you, Dada! Cam on, Ngoai! Thank you, Auntie! “I love dinner!” ..
Bilal is biking outside with his friends, when his father steps out of the house. “Bilal, it’s ..
My name is Alvin Ho. I was born scared, and I am still scared. I never thought I’d live to see myself ..
Ruby’s mother was very talented. She knew an ancient Chinese saying for nearly everything. “A ..