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Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome
2018
First Published
3.81
Average Rating
114
Number of Pages

Part of Series

The first book in a brand-new illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of 11-year-old viral video star and social activist Sarai Gonzalez. Sarai Gonzalez is AWESOME. Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Sarai's grandparents are forced to move, even Sarai's not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. But houses are more expensive than she ever thought, her sisters won't listen, and she's running out of time. Will Sarai find a way to save the day? Inspired by the life of viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez with the help of award-winning children's book author Monica Brown.

Avg Rating
3.81
Number of Ratings
275
5 STARS
25%
4 STARS
36%
3 STARS
32%
2 STARS
5%
1 STARS
1%
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Authors

Sarai González
Author · 4 books
Sarai Gonzalez became an overnight sensation after appearing in Bomba Estéreo’s, “Soy Yo,” a music video about embracing yourself and loving your flaws. The video garnered over 30 million views and The New York Times called Sarai a Latina icon. Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome is the first book in her new chapter book series inspired by her life.
Christine Almeda
Christine Almeda
Author · 1 books

Christine is a Filipino-American freelance illustrator & character designer from New Jersey. She grew up reading cozy library books and filling countless sketchbooks with drawings. She graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA in Animation & Illustration. Christine has worked on over 20 books for kids and currently works on picture books, including Lolo's Sari-Sari Store and Box of Dreams! She especially loves stories about community, creativity, and family. Christine is now creating art in Houston, TX.

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