Books like Just Ask! by Sonia Sotomayor
In *Just Ask!* Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shares her journey as a child diagnosed with diabetes and writes about children facing a range of challenges. She celebrates the special gifts that each child brings and encourages young readers to discover these gifts by asking questions. The story follows classmates as they collaborate to create a community garden, illustrating how curiosity, friendship, and mutual respect can transform differences into strengths.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Sonia Sotomayor
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