Bøker av Essence Watkins

After her family moves from Jonesboro Georgia to Cocoa Beach Florida, Marisa Santos has to start all over at a new school trying to meet new friends. At first Marisa feels very anxious about her new school and the fact that she is hundreds of miles away from family and friends.But as the day moves on Marisa's attitude towards her new school changes. Find out why when you read Characters Like Me- Marisa's First Day At Cocoa Beach Elementary.

Mateo was looking forward to the weekend and a trip to the carnival with his amigos, Ian and Rodrigo.But when the weekend came, so did lots of rain. That meant no carnival. So now Mateo's stuck in the house and can't find anything fun to do that doesn't get him in trouble with Mami. Will Mateo find something fun to do on this rainy day? Will The rain ever stop so that Mateo can go to the carnival with his amigos? Find out these answers when you read, "Characters Like Me-The Rainy Day.