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6+years

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Sharks

Authors: Katie and Kevin TsangIllustrator: Nathan Reed

Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat. He even has a FIERCE SNAKE sidekick! After a shark tries to eat him at the local aquarium, he knows he has to be careful when he’s invited to a birthday party at the beach. Especially when he spies a fin in the sea…

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  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Class/socio-economic diversity
  • Own Voice