Surveys indicate that, for kids, reading books whose characters reflect their identities and experiences can lead to improved literacy. And as Maine has become an increasingly popular destination for Central African immigrants, two Portland authors have published a multilingual picture book, to give some of the new arrivals a chance to see their own experiences reflected on the page.
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