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""Don't Stare: We Are More Alike Than You Think"" follows Keyanna, a girl with a Caucasian mother and Black father, who often notices people staring at her family because they look different. Each school year, Keyanna meets classmates from other backgrounds and learns that they also experience stares for things like their food, dress, or language. Through these friendships, she discovers everyone has unique qualities and challenges. Keyanna learns about important historical events such as the Underground Railroad, the Trail of Tears, and the Holocaust, which highlight the pain caused by prejudice and the importance of honoring diversity. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream, Keyanna realizes that despite differences, we are more alike than different. Keyanna feels nervous about the transition from elementary school to junior high until she takes time to remember all the valuable lessons learned from her experiences with her elementary school classmates. The book includes reflection questions, discussion prompts, and key terms to help readers think about others' life journey.

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Kemba Hubbard was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. Her mission is to minister hope to children and families. She has spent over 25 years serving children and families as a teacher, school-community liaison, student service advisor, school psychologist, and family engagement specialist. Kemba's love for and interest in children have guided her in writing children's books. In this, her second children's book, Kemba draws upon her life experience as a biracial child and young adult. Growing up in a home with a Black father and Caucasian mother, Kemba gained a rich cultural experience, which taught her that people are really more alike than different. Her goal for participating in the Marion, Ohio Peace and Freedom ""Marion Looks Like Me Project"" is to encourage children to walk out purpose and resist the limits of labels and categories. She currently resides in Marion, Ohio, with her family.

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