African Multicultural
Last Stop on Market Street
Last Stop on Market Street is a beautiful book that teaches empathy by showing a different perspective.
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About the Author
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On their bus ride from church to the soup kitchen where they serve food to the homeless, CJ asks his grandma why they don’t own a car, why he doesn’t have an iPod, why they always have to get off in the dirty part of town… His grandma patiently answers his questions in a way that helps CJ see the beauty of their diverse neighbourhood and its people, no matter their circumstances. With vibrant text and radiant illustrations, acclaimed Last Stop on Market Street is a beautiful book that teaches empathy by showing a different perspective.
About the Author
Matthew de la Peña is an American writer of children’s books who specializes in novels for young adults. He won the Newbery Medal in 2016 for his book Last Stop on Market Street.