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Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme - by Monica Brown (Paperback)

Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme - by  Monica Brown (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A new girl has joined Lola Levine's second-grade class. When they get off on the wrong foot, they are forced to spend time together...and learn they have more in common than they thought"--]cProvided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>When new classmate Bella, a ballet dancer, walks into Lola's class at Northland Elementary, all Lola can see is pink everywhere--pink ribbons, a pink sweatshirt, and pink tennis shoes. <i>Yuck!</i> Pink is Lola's least favorite color. Plus, Ballet isn't nearly as hard as soccer, <i>is it</i>?<br>Lola and Bella can't seem to stop squabbling. But when a mishap during class lands them in Principal Blot's office, Lola's mom comes up with a scheme--a ballet scheme--that just might make these classroom rivals realize that ballerinas and soccer players have more in common than they ever thought possible. <br>But is it too late for Lola to make a new friend?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>Lola Levine Is Not Mean!</i>: </b>* Brown introduces a smart, young protagonist with a multicultural background in this series opener for chapter-book readers. Celebrate a truly accepting multicultural character.--<i><b>Kirkus Reviews, starred review</b></i><br><br>Beginning chapter book readers will enjoy Lola's spunk and humor. A good choice for chapter book collections.--<i><b>School Library Journal</b></i><br><br>If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtably become your first. Her appeal is boundless.--<i><b>Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy Summer</b></i><br><br>Lola Levine is a joy, and even though she stops goals at soccer games, she could never stop readers from smiling as they eagerly wait for her next adventure.--<i><b>Diana López, author of Confetti Girl andAsk My Mood Ring How I Feel</b></i><br><br>Readers already familiar with Lola will be happy for a return visit, while newcomers--like Bella--will learn to appreciate her vim and charm.--<i><b>Booklist Online</b></i><br><br>Readers will cheer as Lola balances her troubles at school with the same smart skills that she uses to dominate the soccer field. A lovely bicultural character--and her richly drawn group of peers--promises a cherished new series.--<i><b>Meg Medina, Pura Belpré winner for Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass</b></i><br><br>This first entry in a smartly crafted new series introduces Lola, best friend Josh Blot, and her family. The appealing protagonist is energetic and enthusiastic [and] with as much about family and friends as about sports, this chapter book should have broad appeal. --<i><b>Booklist </b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Monica Brown</b> is the author of many award-winning books for children, including <i>Waiting for the Biblioburro</i>and <i>Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match</i>/ <i>Marisol McDonald no combina</i>. Her books have received starred reviews, Pura Belpre honors, Americas Awards, an NCTE Orbis Pictus honor, and a Christopher Award. Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritages and her desire to bring diverse stories to children. Monica is a professor of English at Northern Arizona University. She lives in Arizona with her husband and two daughters. Her website is monicabrown.net. <p/><b>Angela Dominguez</b> was born in Mexico City, grew up in the great state of Texas, and now lives in Brooklyn. She is the author and illustrator of <i>Knit Together</i>, <i>Let's Go, Hugo!, Maria Had a Little Llama</i>, and <i>Santiago Stays</i>

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