When Maya Lin was a senior at Yale University, she entered a contest. It was a contest to design what would become a well-known American landmark: the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Lin never dreamed she would win the contest. But she did. Her design received much praise, however, it also set off angry protests. As one of America's greatest living artists, Lin continues to create remarkable pieces of art.
No one likes to be treated unfairly. No one likes to be treated like they don't matter. Maria Elena Lucas understood that and dedicated her life to changing the way Mexican migrant workers were treated. Her story is one of courage, determination, and triumph.
Marco plays outside in the mud with his teddy bear. Mom washes Bear and Marco is happy Bear is clean. Then Marco takes Bear outside to play in the mud again.
Carlos and Carmela draw on the sidewalk with chalk. Mom wishes Grandma could see it so Carmela takes pictures with a camera so Mom could email Grandma.
Noah has a cold. Mom takes care of him and Noah in turn takes care of his stuffed animal Teddy in the same manner. When Mom gets sick Noah takes care of her.
The main character wants to be friends with Meg, a girl in class. The narrator asks Meg to do various things with her that friends do together. The main character and Meg are happy to be friends.
Ricky and Ramona are friends. One day, a new boy named Nha comes to school. Ramona watches Ricky play with Nha and feels left out. She tells Ricky how she feels, and they decide that three is not a crowd.
