{"product_id":"lupe-wong-wont-dance-hardcover","title":"Lupe Wong Won't Dance - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonna Barba Higuera\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor\u003cbr\u003ePura Belpré Honor Winner\u003cbr\u003ePNBA Award Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobe \u0026amp; Mail\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of Year\u003cbr\u003eBooklist Editor's Choice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Higuera has knocked it out of the park.\"--Erin Entrada Kelly, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Heartfelt, funny and smeared with just the right touch of middle-school snottiness, this novel is a delight!\"--Ron Charles, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"A home run.\" --Publishers Weekly, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"A laugh-out-loud story about family, friendship, and the beauty in being true to yourself.\"--Booklist, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLupe Wong is going to be the first female pitcher in the Major Leagues. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe's also championed causes her whole young life. Some worthy.like expanding the options for race on school tests beyond just a few bubbles. And some not so much.like complaining to the BBC about the length between \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e seasons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLupe needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, who's Chinacan\/Mexinese just like her. So when the horror that is square dancing rears its head in gym? Obviously she's not gonna let that slide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNot since \u003ci\u003eMillicent Min, Girl Genius\u003c\/i\u003e has a debut novel introduced a character so memorably, with such humor and emotional insight. Even square-dancing fans will agree.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonna Barba Higuera grew up dodging dust devils in the oilfields of Central California. She has spent her entire life blending folklore with her experiences into stories that fill her imagination. Now she weaves them to write picture books and novels. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDonna eventually traded the dust of Central California for the mists of the Pacific Northwest. She lives there with her husband, four children, three dogs and three two frogs. She is currently working on her debut picture book and next middle grade novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou can find her online at www.dbhiguera.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pura Belpre Award (2021)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Kite (2021)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lupe Wong Won't Dance\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769230033184,"sku":"9781646140039","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/419733d73279c3d538990c088d9a5d3f.webp?v=1780344016","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lupe-wong-wont-dance-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}