Everyone Loves Career Day but Zia

By Jenny Liao, Dream Chen (Illustrator)

A girl helps her mom shine on Career Day despite language barriers.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Zia eagerly anticipates Career Day, where her mom, a talented seamstress, will showcase her craft. But with work commitments and language barriers, Mama's participation seems impossible. Determined, Zia devises a clever plan to ensure her mom's skills are celebrated. As the day unfolds, Zia's pride and ingenuity shine, leaving her classmates inspired. Will Zia's plan succeed, and can Mama's talent transcend language? Discover the heartwarming journey of a daughter determined to bridge cultural gaps and honor her mother's artistry.

From the publisher

An empowering story about a Chinese American girl who proudly translates for her mom, helping her to demonstrate her skill as a seamstress on Career Day at school. It will soon be Career Day at Zia’s school and she cannot wait for Mama to tell her classmates all about her job as a seamstress and about the beautiful dresses she sews. There are just two problems: Mama cannot take time off from work and she also cannot speak English fluently. Zia is determined, however, and hatches a plan. When Career Day arrives, we meet a vet, a stay-at-home dad, and more. And when Mama finally makes her debut, Zia is the proudest kid in class. Everyone loves career day, but most of all, Zia.

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