| Friends on my Street: A Celebration of Diversity Contributor(s): Probst, Erika Bracken (Author), Rikaz, Sarah (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1619847973 ISBN-13: 9781619847972 Publisher: Gatekeeper Press OUR PRICE: $18.04 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Friendship - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.95 lbs) 42 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural - Locality - Portland-Vancouver, Or-Wa - Geographic Orientation - Oregon - Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This true story celebrates the diversity of neighbors who have developed valuable friendships. Set in a suburb west of Portland, Oregon, the young narrator, Rowan, takes you on a journey to meet friends on his street. With neighbors representing 14 countries and four of the main religions, readers will enjoy learning about different places, languages, and religions. Maps are included to help identify each of the countries mentioned. |
Contributor Bio(s): Probst, Erika Bracken: - Erika Bracken Probst was born in the small, rural town of Petersburg, Alaska, nestled in the heart of Southeast Alaska. It was here that she learned the value of community and the importance of neighbors. She has lived in the Portland, Oregon area for over 20 years, where she is a Nurse Educator and keeps busy with her two young sons. She and her husband enjoy exploring the outdoors with their family and can often be found hiking, biking, or visiting with neighbors. |