If Dominican Were a ColorThe colors of Hispaniola burst into life in this striking, evocative debut picture book that celebrates the joy of being Dominican. If Dominican were a color, it would be the sunset in the sky, blazing red and burning bright. If Dominican were a color, it'd be the roar of the ocean in the deep of the night,With the moon beaming down rays of sheer delight. The palette of the Dominican Republic is exuberant and unlimited. Maiz comes up amarillo, the

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inspiring generations to come

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It's up to Shenice to discover the truth about her family's past-and fast-before secrets take the Firebirds out of the game forever

The fates bring Jake and Emilia together as they work to keep her secret

But after the hell she has endured

and inspires hope for an antiracist future

Ailey fights a battle for belonging that's made all the more difficult by a hovering trauma

But many readers will identify with Blade's struggle to find his place in a family where he feels like an outsider

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