Lola Levine Is Not Mean! - Tapa dura

"Beginning chapter book readers will enjoy Lola's spunk and humor. A good choice for chapter book collections." School Library Journal" "Readers will cheer as Lola balances her troubles at school with the same smart skills that she uses to dominate the soccer field. A lovely bicultural character--and her richly drawn group of peers--promises a cherished new series." Meg Medina, Pura Belpre winner for Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass" "If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtedly become your first. Her appeal is boundless." Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy Summer" "This book tackles common problems for young children using humor and good sense, resulting in peaceful solutions. Simple, expressive pictures are interspersed throughout, keeping the reader engaged. This first book in a proposed series is a great book for the beginning chapter book reader." School Library Connection" "Lola's personality shines through here, with a vibrant first-person narration that matches her energetic spirit." The Bulletin" "This first entry in a smartly crafted new series introduces Lola, best friend Josh Blot, and her family. The appealing protagonist is energetic and enthusiastic [and] with as much about family and friends as about sports, this chapter book should have broad appeal." Booklist" "Lola's vivacious personality spills out over the pages. Domiguez's b&w spot illustrations are in step with the upbeat mood, and beyond the soccer theme of this book, Brown highlights Lola's blended heritage, love of animals, and interest in writing, introducing plenty of material to explore in future books." Publishers Weekly" "Lola Levine is a joy, and even though she stops goals at soccer games, she could never stop readers from smiling as they eagerly wait for her next adventure." Diana Lopez, author of Confetti Girl andAsk My Mood Ring How I Feel" * "Brown introduces a smart, young protagonist with a multicultural background in this series opener for chapter-book readers. Celebrate a truly accepting multicultural character." Kirkus Reviews, starred review"