Mamie Takes a Stand: The True Story of Mamie Tape, a Chinese American Girl's Fight for School Rights

Mamie Takes a Stand: The True Story of Mamie Tape, a Chinese American Girl's Fight for School Rights"Middle grade readers will learn the little known story of Mamie Tape, an eight year old Chinese American girl whose desire for knowledge and belonging led her family to fight for her right to attend public school in San Francisco. In the fall of 1884 in San Francisco, California, Mamie excitedly arrived for her first day at an American public school, only to find the principal blocking her way. Why? Because Mamie was Chinese. Thus began the Tape

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and her love as a Mother knows no bounds

The Magic Flute

but everything in her wardrobe is too big or too small or worn out

until a sinister shadow falls across the ancient stone abbey of Redwall

"One child feels a hope and a wish growing in their heart--and wonders: How do you make your wishes come true

and reading mysteries and comics aloud to his teachers

and achieved their greatest dreams--paving the way for future generations to make lasting change

From budding leaves to blooming flowers

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amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers

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