Author
Jenny Lombard
0 award wins, 1 nomination across 1 book.
Drita, My Homegirl
1 Nomination
Published 2006-03-16 · 140 pages
A poignant story about the difficulties of leavingeverything behind and the friendships that help you getthrough it Fleeing war-torn Kosovo, ten-year-old Drita and herfamily move to America with the dream of living atypical American life. But with this hope comes thestruggle to adapt and fit in. How can Drita find herplace at school and in her new neighborhood whenshe doesn't speak any English? Meanwhile, Maxieand her group of fourth-grade friends are popularin their class, and make an effort to ignore Drita.
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Awards & Nominations
Bluestem Book Award