"Marcelo and Julio show determination and strength every day as they cross the border from Venezuela to Colombia to attend a better school in this empowering picture book. Marcelo and her cousin Julio live in Venezuela, but every day they get up at dawn to make the arduous journey to cross the border to their school in Colombia. Some days are harder than others and some days they cant even make it home. But for the amazing students of Venezuela, it is worth it since they know that the more they are able to learn, the more opportunities they will have. The stories told in the Against All Odds picture book series are true stories of brave boys and girls from different parts of the world, who, with their small everyday actions, beat the odds and achieve something great. The series is intended to promote diversity and acceptance by exposing children to kids stories from faraway places facing unique situations or overcoming prejudice"--"NEW TITLES IN GROWING SERIES: The next installments in Crocodile Books new Against All Odds childrens books, which includes The Wrestling Cholitas of Bolivia and Girls Rock IndonesiaEXPERIENCED AUTHOR & JOURNALIST: Claudia Bellants has spent long periods of time in each location she reports on to find unknown, unheard of, and unlikely inspiring stories about real people. INSPIRING TRUE STORIES FOR YOUNG READERS: Real life and relatable stories of brave boys and girls from different parts of the world, who, with their small everyday actions, beat the odds and achieve something great BEAUTIFUL & EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS: Bright, bold artwork makes this book a fun visual feast for the eyes ASSETS FOR S&L MARKET: Educator guide and event kit with geography, vocabulary, history, and art activities PROMOTIONAL STICKERS: Accounts can request one free sticker sheet per copy of the book ordered, or up to 10 sticker sheets for orders of three or more. Limit 10 per store.
200 total sticker sheets available.KEY DEMOGRAPHICS: Venezuelan Americans make up 0.16% of the U.S. population, or 549, 256 people. Key states: Florida, Texas, New York, and California. Key metropolitan areas: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, New York City, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco"--.