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Yasmin Peace novels volume 2
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In this second book of the Yasmin Peace series, family tensions and school unrest soar to a fever pitch. A school counselor begins the LIGHT club, a club dedicated to helping eighth grade girls deal with issues like gangs, depression, teen suicide, and self esteem. Yasmin discovers that there is hope on the other side of every obstacle - if she holds on to her faith.
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Yasmin Peace novels volume 5
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After what seems like so many years of struggling, life is finally getting back on track. Mom has a great job. Yasmin's and her brother's grades are up. They're all making new friends and have even gotten involved in afterschool activities. And Yasmin's father is back. Wanting to prove that he can bring everyone together he decides to move the family. As a result, the whole house is in an uproar. Though she's grown in her faith, Yasmin is challenged...
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Yasmin Peace novels volume 3
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Graduating from eighth grade Yasmin starts summer on a positive note. Everything she's learned about self-esteem and true joy from the LIGHT club however will be put to the test as she faces new challenges with family, friends, and her first year in high school. Through it all Yasmin manages to hold on to hope and experience true joy.
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Yasmin Peace novels volume 1
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Yasmin Peace is growing up fast. After the tragic suicide of her oldest brother; she takes on the responsibility of overseeing what's left of her family and through it all; she perseveres. As she sheds her tomboy exterior and finds her faith, Yasmin blossoms into the young lady God destined her to become. Join Yasmin Peace on her journey through this series that will encourage character growth and development.
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Yasmin Peace novels volume 4
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Yasmin Peace has been through a lot in the last year. After losing her oldest brother, Yasmin and her family lose their apartment in a fire. As if that was not enough Yasmin's grandmother is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Through all of these difficult situations, Yasmin maintains hope. As she heads off to high school, things finally start to look up. She has three great friends, her father is out of jail and finally, all the drama is behind her. At...
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"Patched Together is a very special story to me. It is, in many ways, my story..."
These words begin this rich story from Brennan Manning, the beloved author of The Ragamuffin Gospel. Follow the character Willie Juan, a lonely boy who finds belonging in the eyes of the mysterious Man of Sorrows, through three distinct seasons of his life: morning, noon, and night. Each season is filled with memorable characters, significant wounds, and lingering...
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Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn't get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers.
8) Meet Yasmin!
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[2019]
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In this compilation of four separately published books, Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her own skills and creative abilities.
10) Yasmin in charge: Yasmin the Teacher / Yasmin the Chef / Yasmin the Zookeeper / Yasmin the Superhero
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[2019]
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Yasmin, an outgoing Pakistani-American girl, faces challenges at home, at school, and out and about with creativity and quick thinking.
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Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project, everyone except for Yasmin! All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything! Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together. Fully translated Spanish text. Todos tienen ideas para el proyecto de construcción, ¡todos menos Yasmin! Las mejores ideas ya se les ocurrieron a otros. Pero por suerte, ¡el recreo todo lo soluciona! Yasmin...
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Every explorer needs a map! Baba encourages Yasmin to make one of her own. But when Yasmin loses sight of Mama at the farmer's market, can her map bring them back together? Fully translated Spanish text. ¡Todos los exploradores necesitan un mapa! Baba le dice a Yasmin que haga su propio mapa. Pero cuando Yasmin pierde a Mama en el mercado, ¿conseguirá encontrarla con su mapa?
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Yasmin is bored! But a glimpse of the pretty clothes in Mama's closet turns a boring evening into a glamorous fashion show, until...OOPS! Mama's shalwar kameez is ruined! Can Yasmin's nani save the day before Mama gets home? Fully translated Spanish text. ¡Yasmin está aburrida! Pero al ver la ropa preciosa en el armario de Mama, su aburrida aburrida se convierte en un elegante desfile de moda, hasta que...¡UY! ¡El kameez de Mama se dañó! ¿Se...
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Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs for inspiration! Fully translated Spanish text. Yasmin tiene que terminar su cuadro para el concurso de arte del viernes, pero encuentra todo tipo de excusas para no hacerlo. No sabe qué pintar, cree que no sabe pintar...
15) Yasmin the chef
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Yasmin's family is hosting a big party, but Yasmin is worried that the traditional food her family is cooking is too spicy--so her family challenges Yasmin to come up with a dish of her own.
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While her parents are out to dinner, a bored Yasmin decides to try on some of her mother's clothes, including her new shalwar kameez, which gets ripped--but with the help of Nana, Nani, and a glue-gun, the garment gets fixed, and Yasmin puts on an impromptu fashion show when her parents get home.
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