Mighty Mara

Recommended Ages: 4-8

Written by Carina Ho and Jesse Byrd. Illustrated by Monica Paola Rodriguez.

Welcome to Sametown, where everything and everyone is the same—except for Mara! Bright and sunny, she stands out from her classmates, who are all preparing for a similar magic show at the school talent show. Mara has her own plan: she wants to dance! However, the residents of Sametown doubt her abilities and try to discourage her. But Mara, determined and resilient, won’t let their negativity dim her spirit. As Mighty Mara, she’s ready to breathe new life into her monotonous town in the most unexpected and beautiful way.