Addisalem's Magic Locket / El medallón mágico de Addisalem

Addisalem's Magic Locket / El medallón mágico de Addisalem

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Available for preorder. Will ship in Spring 2027

Authors: Hana Geremew, Arsema Girma & Jade Kalonji

Illustrator: Rico Dayes

A heartwarming bilingual tale that navigates immigration and loss with the help of a magic necklace.

Un conmovedor relato bilingüe que explora la inmigración y la pérdida con la ayuda de un medallón mágico.

Addisalem is feeling out of place at school after moving to America from Ethiopia. Encouragement comes from an unexpected corner when her grandmother’s spirit speaks to her through the locket she gave Addisalem before she died. Is Emama’s love enough for Addisalem to turn things around? Written by African immigrant and first generation youth, this illustrated book helps readers remember to love themselves and their heritage.

Addisalem se siente fuera de lugar en la escuela después de mudarse de Etiopía a Estados Unidos. El apoyo llega de manera inesperada cuando el espíritu de su abuela le habla a través del medallón que le dio a Addisalem antes de fallecer. ¿Es el amor de Emama suficiente para que Addisalem le dé un vuelco a las cosas? Escrito por jóvenes africanos inmigrantes y de primera generación, este libro ilustrado ayuda a los lectores a recordar la importancia de amarse a sí mismos y su herencia.

Part of the Shout Mouse Press Beyond Borders Series | Spanish/English bilingual books written by teens.

Parte de la serie Beyond Borders de Shout Mouse Press | Libros bilingües en español e inglés escritos por adolescentes.

  • ISBN: 978-1-950807-93-2

  • Age: 4-9

  • Page Count: 44

  • Publication Date: Spring 2027

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Meet the Authors

The young people at LAYC recognize the urgent need for authentic stories to provide a human face to the U.S. immigration debate. With few youth-focused books reflecting their personal narratives, they decided to boldly share their own. In the Beyond Borders series, young authors wrote children’s books centering immigrant families. Through Author Talks, book donations, and books sales, the voices of these predominantly Latinx immigrant and first-generation authors have reached readers and leaders across the country. Proceeds from their books support new authors and fund scholarships for immigrant youth.


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