In new chapter books for middle grade readers, friends step up to save each other–and their communities–in big ways. In Operation Sisterhood, three sisters step in to help their eldest sibling get her creative mojo back for a big musical, infusing their plan with lessons from their New York City community. In Consider the Octopus, two friends answer an empowering call to environmental protection at an Emergency Global Summit, saving the planet and uplifting each other. How do you step up and help your friends? How have your friends helped you? Bring a pal to Gold Coast Book Fair to get inspired!
AUTHORS: Gae Polisner, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich MODERATOR: Liza N. Burby
