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Thank you for Smiling

Year

2024

Language

ENGLISH

Publication Information

Soul Singh

Summary

Abandoned, abused and discarded by her mother, Alma Perez tried to keep her family together. Caring for her younger siblings, Alma embarks on many adventures that caused her to grow up fast and without much hope. Once in foster care, Alma learned how to defy the stereotypes surrounding her life circumstance and adamantly strove to find her purpose. Learning was her strength and the note from a teacher gave her humanity.

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