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When the students in Nikki and Deja's class find out that their school is going to hold its first-ever election for student body president, some kids are more excited than others. But none is as excited as Deja, who figures she's a shoo-in for the third grade nomination. Deja decides that Nikki will be her campaign manager, of course, and puts her to work right away. But will Deja's tendency to rush into things and boss people around alienate her best friend when she needs her most, and spoil her chances of becoming president of Carver Elementary? This is a charming new entry in a chapter book series praised for its humour and authentic characters. AUTHOR: Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author and an elementary school teacher. In addition to her three books about Nikki and Deja, she is the author of Hot Day on Abbott Avenue, illustrated by Javaka Steptoe, also published by Clarion Books. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Laura Freeman has illustrated many books for young readers. Her work has also appeared in magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times and New York magazine. Ages: 6 to 9 ALL NIKKI and DEJA TITLES: 9780618752386 Nikki and Deja HB 9780547133621 Nikki and Deja PB 9780618977871 Nikki and Deja Birthday Blues HB 9780547248936 Nikki and Deja Birthday Blues PB 9780547435589 Nikki and Deja Election Madness HB 9780547615653 Nikki and Deja Substitute Trouble HB 9780544223882 Nikki and Deja Substitute Trouble PB 9780547222479 Nikki and Deja The Newsy Newsletter HB 9780547615646 Nikki and Deja Wedding Drama HB 9780544003248 Nikki and Deja Wedding Drama PB

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"""New readers can happily meet the girls for the first time here and then go back to fill in the picture, while fans will be glad to see them back in fine form."" --Bulletin"

<br>Nikki and Deja: &#160;The Newsy News Newsletter &#160;by Karen English, illustrated by Laura Freeman&#160;<br>Clarion, Fall 2010&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; ISBN-13: 978-0-547-22247-9 <br>Junior Library Guild Premier Selection <br> English writes with wit, feeling, and a spot-on voice that acknowledges the realistic friendship and problems of the protagonists. Freeman's cartoon illustrations enhance the story. These strong African-American characters are refreshing. &#160;&#160; --School Library Journal<br> <br> A solid addition to a welcome series for new readers, especially for children who want to read realistic stories about kids of color. --Kirkus Reviews<br> <br> Nikki and Deja: Birthday Blues by Karen English, illustrated by Laura Freeman Clarion, Winter 2009&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; ISBN-13: 978-0-618-97787-1 &#160; Junior Library Guild Premier Selection<br> Gryphon Award Honor Book (given by the Center for Children's Books at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author who lives in Los Angeles, California. Her books about Nikki and Deja have been praised for their accessible writing, authentic characters, and satisfying story lines. Karen is a retired elementary school teacher who taught in urban neighborhoods for many years, and she wrote these stories with her students in mind.

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