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Dream, Annie, Dream

Waka T. Brown

Annie Inoue is a Japanese American girl growing up in Kansas. She loves basketball and theater, and has been raised by her immigrant parents to dream big. At school, Annie faces racism and other middle-school difficulties while pursuing those dreams. Her parents recognize anti-Asian microaggressions and worry about what lies ahead for her. Annie must work out how to navigate school, her ambitions, and the pressures surrounding her future.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Identity · Immigration And Migration · Racism And Prejudice · School · Sports
Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
February 8, 2022
ISBN-13
9780063017177
Language
English
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