Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border

Based on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of "the notebook," an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S.

"Before, the sun drenched the yard. Our neighbor's laughter danced in the streets. Now, the streets are quiet. Papa is gone, and we are no longer safe here. We are leaving, too."

In this moving and stunningly-illustrated picture book, Noemi and Mama flee their home in Mexico, and head for the US border. There, they look for "The Notebook Keeper" -- the person in charge of a ledger for those waiting to cross, and they add their names to the book.

As the days turn into weeks, and hope dwindles, the little girl looks for kindness around her -- and inside herself. One day, when the Notebook Keeper's own name is called to cross, Noemi and her Mama are chosen -- for the generosity in their hearts -- to take her place.

Target age group 4-8
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    • ISBN-13
      9780593307052
    • Weight
      0.9 lbs
    • ISBN-10
      0593307054
    • Item #
      65520
  • Category
    Juvenile Fiction
  • Age Group
    6 to 8 yrs
  • Grade Level
    K-2
  • Language
    English
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Theme 1
    Social, Personal & Family Topics
  • Theme 2
    People & Places
  • Detailed (BISAC) Subject/Theme
    Emigration & Immigration
  • Awards
    Pura Belpre Award
  • Author
    Briseño, Stephen
  • Lexile Level
    490 AD
  • Dewey
    E
  • Publisher
    Random House, Inc.
  • Publication Date
    6/28/2022
  • Pages
    40
  • Dimensions
    0.4 H × 11.1 L × 9.2 W
  • Case Qty
    41

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