Sarai in the Spotlight! (Sarai #2)
The second book in the Sarai Gonzalez illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of 11-year-old viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez.
When Sarai's best friend suddenly moves away, Sarai has to navigate school -- and the unfriendly girls in the cafeteria -- all by herself. Then, new girl Christina moves to town and the teacher volunteers Sarai to show her around. But Sarai thinks Christina is not at all like her--she never wants to play at recess, she's always got her head in a notebook and she's so shy! But when Christina writes Sarai a spoken-word poem for her to recite at the class talent show, Sarai learns that sometimes winning teams are made from unlikely pairs!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.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 112
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2018
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338236699
Creator Bio
Sarai Gonzalez, Monica Brown, and Christine Almeda are the talented trio behind the Sarai series, which follows the adventures of a young Latina girl determined to make her dreams come true. Gonzalez is the inspiration for the main character, Sarai, and is a young actress and singer from New Jersey. Brown is an award-winning children's book author, professor, and activist who has dedicated her career to promoting diversity and representation in literature. Almeda is an illustrator and graphic designer who brings the vibrant world of Sarai to life with her colorful and dynamic illustrations. Together, these three women have created a powerful and inspiring series that celebrates Latina culture and encourages young readers to follow their passions.
