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"Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies"--OCLC.

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality.

"A picture book biography of Ignacio (Nacho) Anaya, a waiter at the Victory Club in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, and the events surrounding the creation, in 1940, ofthe globally-popular tortilla chip, cheese, and jalape?o pepper snack that bears his name-nachos"--Provided by publisher.

Eleven-year-old Sam Abernathy, extremely overprotected and a reluctant celebrity since he was trapped in a well at age four, dreams of becoming a chef and starts by entering a local cook-off.

Nora, a fifteen-year-old Mexican girl, faces the challenges of being an illegal immigrant in Texas when she and her mother cross the border in search of Nora's father.

During the summer of 1971 in a small Texas town, thirteen-year-old Toby and his best friend Cal meet the star of a sideshow act, 600-pound Zachary, the fattest boy in the world.

"In Texas, slaves found out they were free on June 19, 1865. This day is known as Juneteenth. While it was first a holiday in Texas, today people celebrate Juneteenth all across the United States. Learn about the history of the holiday as well as how it is celebrated. In addition, try your hand at preparing a delicious recipe for corn muffins and constructing Juneteenth flag pinwheels to place in a garden, yard, or window in commemoration of this historic day"--Provided by publisher.

"Julissa Arce explores her days in Mexico separated from her parents and her daily fears while growing up undocumented in Texas"--Provided by publisher.

Sixteen-year-old Martha's life is transformed when her mother leaves her in Laredo, Texas, in 1990 with a grandmother she never knew, who is a revered healer, or curandera.

"This title introduces fans to the history of the Texas Longhorns football program. The title features . . . sidebars, . . . photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index"--Provided by publisher.