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Presents a graphic novel memoir in which the queer Asian American author toggles between the past and the present as she describes her childhood in Wuhan, China, growing up with her Chinese immigrant parents in Texas, her budding attraction to other girls, and the arrival of the COVID-19 virus.

Introduces new words in English and Spanish to young readers that tie in with Tejano singer Selena. Includes a brief summary of Selena Quintanilla's life on the back cover.

Jake Cullen, fourteen, lives in the shadows of his father and older brother until he becomes the starting quarterback for the high school football team and finally has his chance to shine.

"Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were were told they were freed. This book explores Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday"--Provided by publisher.

"At its center, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It's a holiday that connects Black Americans with the history of enslaved people in the United States. It encourages them to come together and work toward a future where freedom means more than just not being enslaved. It means equality"--Provided by publisher.

"A picture book about Plyler v. Doe, the Supreme Court ruling that mandated that public schools educate all US residents, including undocumented ones"--Provided by publisher.

Max seems like any other kid until he is asked to join the Lucha Libre Club, but because of strict secrecy he cannot tell anyone of his royal wrestling blood, his uncle the king of lucha libre, The Guardian Angel.

Sofia finds that her experiences as a scholarship student at an Episcopal boarding school in Austin only strengthen her ties to her family in the barrio community of McAllen, Texas.

"Selena Quintanilla was the queen of Tejano music. Before she became a star, Selena was a charismatic young girl who loved singing and performing. She made a lot of sacrifices to become a famous musician, rehearsing her songs and dance moves for hours at a time. Her hard work paid off--she became the first fifteen-year-old girl to win a Tejano music award and went on to break many records during her career. This Selena biography explores how she went from being a talented girl growing up in Texas to a fashion icon and a world-famous singer."--Provided by Amazon.

"'The Juneteenth Cookbook' introduces the history of Juneteenth to kids through vibrant recipes, activities, and games drawn from Black American cultural traditions"--Provided by publisher.