Running Shoes
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Sophy longs with all of her heart to attend school, but it is too far away to walk without running shoes. When a kind stranger sends her a pair of shoes, Sophy doesn't waste any time running all 8 kilometers straight to the school. She is the only girl and the boys ridicule her, but once given the opportunity, Sophy is determined to realize her dream. Lovely paintings evoke Sophy's spirit and the beauty of the Cambodian countryside.
Culture/Community: Cambodian / Cambodian American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Children: My School
Format: Picture Book
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing