They nickname her amy hodgepodge, which supposedly shows warm acceptance of her japanese, korean, black and white ancestry but actually focuses a glaring narrative spotlight on an identity that should be normalized. Full amy hodgepodge book series amy hodgepodge books in. Soo jeong attending a regular school for the first time, former homeschooler amy, whose family is racially mixed, meets new friends. Amy has all the regular new school feelings, such as will the kids like me and i cant wait to make friends. While she and her friends are working on a project for the annual spring art show, pia tells amy a really big secret. What is the name of the song amy sings in the school talent show. The first in a series, amy hodgepodge all mixed up. Full amy hodgepodge book series amy hodgepodge books in order.
Amys birthday is coming up and she invites her new girl friends lola, pia, maya, and jesse to her sleepover birthday party. In this book, by kim wayans, amy finds acceptance with a cute group of fellow misfits. Fourth grader amy hodges was nicknamed amy hodgepodge. After the success of all mixed up, married authors, kim wayans and kevin knotts have followed it up with happy birthday to me, the second in the series of books about the mixedrace fourthgrader amy. Amy and her new group of friends band together to enter a talent show. After being home schooled all her life, amys trying to adjust and find her place in a real school. Fourth grader amy hodges was nicknamed amy hodgepodge by her friend lola because amys japanese, african american, korean, and whitea hodgepodge of many races. Amy is part asian, caucasian, and african american. Aug 05, 2008 i just finished amy hodgepodge all mixed up. Apr 03, 2012 a biracial student deals with the harships of going to school for the first time. Amy and her friends are good kids who have lots of fun together and come up with good solutions to kids everyday problems and adventures. Jaden toussaint, scientist and all around cool dude, must save his school from.
The amy hodgepodge book series by multiple authors includes books all mixed up. See the complete amy hodgepodge series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Special thanks goes out to katie, age 7 from holly springs, nc for. But the first few days are a little tough for amy until she makes a great group of friends. What people are saying about visits amy hodgepodge. Your choice sustains a family business with over 500 local booksellers, and allows us to follow our passion for getting the right books into the right hands, 365 days a year. Attending a regular school for the first time, former homeschooler amy, whose family is racially mixed, meets new friends who celebrate their. Finally multiracial girls have a heroine in amy hodgepodge.
Amy hodgepodge all mixed up kindle edition by wayans. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Kim wayans introduces her children book character amy hodge. On amy s first day, she gets teased not only because she is new, but also because she looks different. Keena ford and the secret journal mixup by melissa thomson books by. If you liked junie b jones monroe county public library. Amy hodgepodge prebound by kevin knotts, kim wayans. I bought this book for my 9 year old daughter for christmas she is african american and vietnamese and loves to read. But when their teacher announces that the annual talent show is coming up, amy wonders if her new friends will want to include her, too. The secrets out amy hodgepodge kim wayans, kevin knotts, soo jeong african.
Fiction after years of being home schooled, amy hodges is excited to start fourth grade. Amy hodgepodge book series by kim wayans and kevin knotts. Stay connected keep up on the best new books, timely features, and special offers. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore.
But when lola wins four free tickets to a soldout concert for the same night. Even though she swore not to tell anyone, amy accidentally lets it slip to lola. Amy hodges is dubbed with the moniker amy hodgepodge because she is biracial. Published credits of soo jeong include lost and found amy hodgepodge, no. Its definitely timely in that more and more families have mixedrace kids. Nov 03, 2009 finally multiracial girls have a heroine in amy hodgepodge.
And the aouthor is kim wayans and also kevin knotts. Fourth grader amy hodges was nicknamed amy hodgepodge by her friend lola because amys japanese. To look for more books featuring nonwhite characters, we need diverse books has a great resource list on their website. After being home schooled all her life, amy s trying to adjust and find her place in a real school. All mixed up 10 questions by amyhodgepodge last updated. Families enjoyed amy, a new student in school struggling to find her place. Amy hodgepodge book series is about a girl named amy hodges who gets nicknamed amy hodgepodge. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Actress, comedienne, and producer kim wayans first decided to write stories about a fourthgrader called amy hodgepodge to provide her 38 multiracial nieces and nephews with a character they could relate. Parents asked the authors questions about their childhood and about what inspired them to write.
This will be amys first time going to school, she was. After years of being home schooled, amy hodges is excited to start fo. Fourth grader amy hodges was nicknamed amy hodgepodge by her friend lola because. My two grannies childrens books, biracial children, books. A biracial student deals with the harships of going to school for the first time. Raising biracial children by kerry ann rockquemore all mixed up. But when lola wins four free tickets to a soldout concert for the. Families enjoyed amy, a new student in school struggling. Amy hodges, the multiracial main character of childrens book series amy hodgepodge by kim wayans and. This will be amy s first time going to school, she was homeschooled prior to the move. Amy hodgepodge all mixed up paperback january 1, 2008 by kimwayanskevinknotts author.
Kim wayans is currently considered a single author. Attending a regular school for the first time, former homeschooler amy, whose family is racially mixed, meets new friends who celebrate their differences and include amy in their song and dance routine for the upcoming talent show. Best childrens books that celebrate diversity alpha mom. New series book characteramy hodgepodge i like to keep up on new series books that are available for transitional readers. A chapter book about a biracial student for upper elementary. Amy hodgepodge book series is about a girl named amy hodges who gets nicknamed amy hodgepodge because she is of mixed race. Oct 01, 2012 hello family, its that time of the month again. Js way this is the first in the series of amy hodgepodge books. The series of books literally flew off the shelves and even after their visit, requests came for more. Apr 28, 2011 kim wayans introduces her children book character amy hodge podge kim wayans introduces her children book character amy hodge podge. Fourth grader amy hodges was nicknamed amy hodgepodge by her friend lola because amys japanese, african american, korean. Above are amy hodgepodge series books that are currently on. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Amy hodgepodge all mixed up kindle edition by wayans, kim, knotts, kevin, jeong, soo.
Amy s story is really about honoring your individuality in a world that oftens pressures kids to conform. Kim and kevin delighted audiences with their book, amy hodgepodge. They nickname her amy hodgepodge, which supposedly shows warm acceptance of her japanese, korean, black and white ancestry but actually focuses a. Multiracial identity gains acceptance by wood, daniel. The two show care and openness to all they encounter. Amy hodgepodge is a delightful childrens book series written by kim wayans and kevin knotts about a multiracial girl whos been. Amy hodgepodge all mixed up paperback january 1, 2008 by kimwayanskevinknotts author 4. I would rate this book 3 of 5 because there is some bullying in this book. Fiction after years of being home schooled, amy hodges is excited to start fourth grade at an area school. Amy hodgepodge 2 amys birthday is coming up and she invites her new girl friends lola, pia, maya, and jesse to her sleepover birthday party. But now she wants to go to school and be part of all the things that school brings.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading amy hodgepodge all mixed up. May 28, 2008 i would rate this book 3 of 5 because there is some bullying in this book. My granddaughter, who is seven, absolutely loves the amy hodgepodge books. Soo jeong is a published illustrator of childrens books. Soo jeong attending a regular school for the first time, former homeschooler amy, whose family is racially mixed, meets new friends who celebrate their differences and include amy in their song and dance. Kim wayans introduces her children book character amy. Kevin, handsome and fun, was the perfect compliment for kims beauty and down to earth warmth. Oct 16, 2009 finally multiracial girls have a heroine in amy hodgepodge. Inspired by their 38 nieces and nephew, many who are multiracial, writers and actors kim wayans.
Kim wayans introduces her children book character amy hodge podge kim wayans introduces her children book character amy hodge podge. For a talent show, the kids breezily write song lyrics and choreograph a dance. Sugar plum ballerinas series 6 titles preschool books, ballerina. Amy and her friends are good kids who have lots of fun together and come up with good solutions to kids everyday. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
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