Praise for Flour Sack Girl
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Brimming with folksy language, Flour Sack Girl connects readers to a poignant, resilient time in US history when “making do” was by necessity a national pastime — and a point of national pride.
Inspired by true events, readers will feel Veleta’s worry about attending school in a dress as thin as paper, one with pockets that can’t even hold beans. Rendered in clear colors, the energetic art and text are a lively match.
The author’s end-notes, the real Veleta photo, and two activities inspired by the story will engage and encourage curious readers.
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Flour Sack Girl, by Nina Bricko, tells the story of how flour sacks were sewn into dresses during the depression, using her grandmother, Veleta Mae, as the plucky main character. The adept narrative is layered with themes of friendship, family, resilience, and ingenuity, while the poetic language employs a range of unique and witty similes that will have readers chuckling.
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A story of pluck, spunk and invention in the face of adversity. Nina Bricko delights with a good old-fashioned tale of thinking outside the flour sack. The lively text and playful illustrations will appeal to any kid who’s had to get creative to realize their dreams.
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