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Gr 7-Up These 11 poems and 12 stories explore growing up, recognizing one's place in the world, and living the bilingual immigrant experience. The collection blends works of familiar authors, including Jos Mart', Tom s Rivera, Victor Villase-or, and Pat Mora, with the writings of newcomers. Mike Padilla's "Carrying Sergei" relates the story of a Mexican girl who befriends a Russian immigrant boy after pushing him down a flight of stairs and breaking his leg. Through visits to his home, she discovers much about him and even ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More