The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border
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![The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border Woman holds a notebook while standing next to a girl and her mother at the border](https://www.colorincolorado.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_thumbnail/public/books/Notebook-Keeper.jpg?itok=DHw7gvuo)
In this moving and stunningly-illustrated picture book, Noemi and Mama flee their home in Mexico, and head for the US border. There, they look for "The Notebook Keeper" — the person in charge of a ledger for those waiting to cross, and they add their names to the book. As the days turn into weeks, and hope dwindles, the little girl looks for kindness around her — and inside herself.
Language: Spanish
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Book Awards: Pura Belpré Award & Honor Books
Format: Picture Book
Age Level: 6-9
Book Series: Award-Winning Books: 2023 Immigrant Stories: Life Along the Border Social and Emotional Learning: Books for Kids
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