Description In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmotherwhose face bears traditional tribal markingsto meet her classmates. This is a perfect read for back to schoolno matter what that looks like!It is Grandparents Day at Zuras elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Alejas grandfather is a fisherman. Bisous grandmother is a dentist. But Zuras Nana, who is her favorite person in the world, looks a little different from other grandmas. Nana Akua was raised in Ghana, and, following an old West African tradition, has tribal markings on her face. Worried that her classmates will be scared of Nanaor worse, make fun of herZura is hesitant t...
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1,238 words40 pagesLexile AD830L
Published 2020
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brim
identical
chime
cavity
creativity
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unity
tribal
introduction
wisdom
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