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Five Words That Are Mine
  • Published: 11 June 2024
  • ISBN: 9781728264912
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99

Five Words That Are Mine

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If you had only five words to describe yourself, what would they be? That's what a young skateboarder named Mia has to figure out in this inspiring picture book story about finding your own inner strength!

Five words, cinco palabras.
Teacher says they should fit just right.
Like my favorite kicks.

Mia is hunting words today: five words to describe who she is.

It's easy at first. At the skateboard park, Mia finds words for how she can glide fast and soar high. Words like relámpago—lightning. These words feel good.

When Mia has trouble learning a cool new trick on her board, though, other words come to her—words that won't leave her alone. Words like fail. Are these words really about her, too?

But Mia knows who she is... she's someone who doesn't give up.
And if she keeps trying, she'll find her five words, the ones that fit just right.

This book is perfect for:
Kids who love skateboarding
Parents seeking stories about resilience and growth mindset
Anyone looking for picture books that incorporate Spanish words and phrases
  • Published: 11 June 2024
  • ISBN: 9781728264912
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99
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About the author

Melissa Seron Richardson

Melissa Seron Richardson is a Mexican American mom of three who lives in Utah. Having grown up as a mixed-race child, she hopes her work will give a voice and a path to other mixed-race kids to discover where they belong.

Geraldine Rodriguez is a Mexican illustrator, digital artist, animation and music enthusiast. She loves fantastic and wonderful stories where she paints sparkly environments and cool characters, warm and pretty colors are her favorite.
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