(PRE-ORDER) Eunice & Kate

Words By: Mariana Llanos | Art By: Elena Napoli Eunice and Kate are best friends, but can their friendship weather a storm? Eunice and Kate live in side-by-side apartments in the heart of the city. Both their mamas work hard, and even though money is tight, the girls have big plans for the future. Kate dreams of becoming an astronaut, and Eunice dreams of being a ballet dancer. When they draw portraits of each other in art class, each girl draws the other with their own aspirations in mind. They both get more than a little annoyed when they realize that their friend doesn’t really understand them. With a little help, the girls come to learn the value of respecting and embracing each other’s unique dreams. A heartfelt book about two girls from single-parent homes who learn how honoring differences can strengthen the bonds of friendship. ---- A 2021 ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project Selection 2021 Paterson Prize Books for Young Readers (Winner, Grade Pre K - 3) 2021 Rhode Island Latino Books Award (Nominee, Grades K-2) ---- "The overall message is ultimately positive and upbeat, including how mutually supporting unique interests can enrich friendships." ––Booklist "This book is a great read that highlights the importance of accepting others. A recommended purchase with a clearly conveyed lesson."––School Library Journal "...a thoughtful treatment of what it means to be a friend."––Kirkus Reviews ---- Themes: Friendship; Relationship Skills; School Stories; Self-Awareness; Social-Emotional Learning; Strong Female Protagonist; Realistic Fiction; African American; Diverse Families; Include Teaching Resources; Picture Book; Emergent Readers