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"Taneesha Never Disparaging is a joy to read. M. LaVora Perry addresses the issues many kids face today--overworked parents, bullying, and social awkwardness--with a fresh and positive perspective. Don't miss this beautifully and skillfully written novel."

-David Richardson, Book Review Columnist for Reading Today, a publication of the International Reading Association

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"Taneesha's voice--brave and scared, funny, defiant, and bold--is one many kids will recognize. Taneesha Never Disparaging gives us that voice, in a fast-paced portrait of a girl grounded in her Buddhist practice and loving family, coping with the daily struggles of growing up."

-Kathe Koja, author of Kissing the Bee, Going Under, Talk, and Buddha Boy

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I hope this book gets a lot of people's attention because it will inspire them...plus it's a great book.
 
Thank you so much.
 
Jenica, age 12

Jenica with her copy of 
Taneesha Never Disparaging

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Taneesha's voice is fresh, funny, and true as a lotus blossom in a muddy pond.  Readers will become familiar with the word 'disparaging' as Taneesha navigates her way through fifth grade as a Buddhist, daughter, and good friend to all. Taneesha Never Disparaging is a warm and welcome read amidst a sea of cynicism."

-Kelly Easton, Author of Hiroshima Dreams, White Magic, Aftershock, The Life History of a Star, Walking on Air, and The Betts Pets Mysteries 

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"Taneesha embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns some of life's most important lessons--self-confidence, the value of friendship, and the importance of embracing differences. Through all of these experiences, she gains invaluable insights on life and faith that change her life forever...charming, brilliantly written and a must-read.

-Rosalind Strickland, Senior Director. Office of Civic Education Initiatives, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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 ©Copyright M. LaVora Perry. All rights reserved.   
Cover illustration by Floyd Cooper. 

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"Taneesha Never Disparaging breaks new ground in introducing the colorful, textured and complex landscape of diversity that is truly America. What a delightful and heartening story." 

-Charlise Lyles, Author of From the Projects to Prep School--From the Projects to Prep School and Editor of Catalyst-Ohio, an urban school newsmagazine

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[Taneesha Never Disparaging addresses] cultural diversity, tolerance, and bullying…[It’s] invaluable as a discussion starter…Ms. Perry captures the true essence of an eleven-year-old…I will definitely use this novel as a "Book of the Month" in my classroom. I can hardly wait for the next installment in the series.

Magnolia Walker, Reading and Classroom Teacher (4^th and 5^th Grades), Crawford County Elementary School, Roberta, GA  

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“M. LaVora Perry's newest has much to recommend it for elementary library collections…The characters are well-developed and engaging…Perry is particularly good at similes and metaphors--so good that several phrases made me stop and write down the page…This writing adds tremendously to the humor of the book...I would love to see more books from this author, because I've been looking for more books about suburbanish, middle class African-Americans.

Karen Yingling, Blendon Middle School Librarian, Westerville, Ohio --msyinglingreads.blogspot.com
 

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