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Book Boys Present: Wishes

What Do You Wish For?

by Traci Swain

More sleep, more hours in a day, and more hope…these are some things the Book Boys wish for.

What about you and your students?

Wishes by Mượn Thị Văn, illustrated by Victo Ngai, tells the story of a refugee family’s journey to a new country. The picture book inspired the Book Boys to learn more about the history of the Vietnam War and the migration of Vietnamese refugees to the United States in the early 1980s.

In this classroom-friendly video, the Book Boys present some of the many reasons why they love this Book of the Week, including:

• The eye-catching, expressive illustrations

• Its reminder to have hope during difficult times

• Learning about the journey of Vietnamese refugees

• Relating to the emotions of the young girl in the story

What are some ways that you encourage your students to have hope while going through big changes? ​​Please share with the Scholastic Book Clubs community on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #ScholasticBookClubs.

Meet the Book Boys

Allister, Elliott, and Max are three friends who work at Scholastic Book Clubs and love books—and they want to share the joy of reading with your students! Every week, you can find the Book Boys here on the Scholastic Book Clubs blog in a brand-new fun, educational, and engaging video about the Book of the Week. Play their videos in your classroom (or at home) to help your students connect to the story and explore the exciting world of reading.

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Wishes
by Mượn Thị Văn, illustrated by Victo Ngai
A Poetic Picture Book About Immigration and Family

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A Note from Judy

Summer is finally here! Thank you, teachers and parents, for a fantastic 2021–2022 school year full of reading, learning, and fun. And the best part? The joys of reading don’t have to stop now!

Encourage your students to keep their minds and imaginations active through summer reading! Visit the Summer Boutique to discover many exciting and engaging books for all reading levels and interests. There’s sure to be a story that will catch every student’s attention.

We can’t wait to see you again next fall with a whole new lineup of Books of the Week and free resources for your class!

Judy Newman

President and Reader in Chief
Scholastic Book Clubs

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