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Drita, My Homegirl


School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7

No. of pages 135

Published: 2008

Great for age 6-12 years

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"Drita, My Homegirl" tells the story of two middle school girls from very different backgrounds who unexpectedly find solace and friendship in each other. Drita is a Bosnian immigrant struggling to adjust to her new life in America, while Maxie is an African American girl dealing with her own family issues. Their worlds collide when they become unlikely friends, navigating the challenges of adolescence, cultural differences, and personal struggles. Through their bond, Drita and Maxie learn about resilience, acceptance, and the power of friendship, ultimately discovering that home is more than just a place—it's where love and support thrive. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 135 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Turtleback Books .

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.

Grand Canyon Reader Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.

Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.

Virginia Readers Choice Award - Elementary
This book was recognised in the Elementary category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.

Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.

Nutmeg Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Nutmeg Book Award.

William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.

Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.

Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.

South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.