Frederick Luis Aldama
Magnolia must make a choice and set off on a journey that will prove just how brave one can be when leading with one’s heart
and Mamie Smith—and ordinary folks in the neighborhood too
If only she can think of just the right wish to make…
Kindness isn’t merely about getting along with people and being nice
The Star Festival Memoirs Frederick Luis AldamaTanabata Matsuri, the Star Festival, celebrates a popular folktale: The Emperor of the Heavens separates his daughter, Orihime, from her love, Hikoboshi, all yearbut on this day the two stars finally reunite, crossing a bridge over the Milky Way. For Keiko, her mama, and her grandmother, Tanabata is about making tanzaku wishes, taking in the colorful decorations, and eating delicious food like nagashi somen and shaved ice. But when Obaasan gets lost