b" book reviewsThe Epic Fail of Arturo Zamoraabout his familys history and the By Pablo Cartaya struggles they had to get whereThe Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora isthey are, hes determined to prevent an engaging story that follows the lifethis from happening. Not only is of Arturo Zamora. Written by Pablothis an important lesson for older Cartaya, the book delves deep intoreaders, but especially important for themes of community, activism, anda younger audience, who still has arguably most importantly, family.to learn not to give in easily. Through Arturos journey, Arturo lives in a close Cuban- we learn that speaking out at American community in Miami, wherethe right moment can push us he navigates through adolescencefurther ahead rather than back.while fighting the redevelopment of his local area that changed theOverall, I found the author's writing character of his neighborhood. Thestyle engaging and accessible, not book is written from the perspectivetoo hard for younger readers toThis authors work is just right for of a Latino-American kid.understand, but also not too simpleyoung readers ages 10 to 12. I would for an older audience. The charactersmost definitely recommend this One of the novels main conflicts isbook to any teacher, especially if the that Arturo's family restaurant, Laundergo meaningful transformations, Cocina de la Isla, is at risk of beingtoo, while touching on social issuesclass lives in a community full of rich demolished and replaced with amany children who live in minorityculture and history.high-rise building. As Arturo learnscommunities can understand.Reviewed by Dauda Fofana, 8th grade Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy CourierHow I can help my communityBy being kind, being calm, and not making problems and arguing or being a mean person and being evil. I will be kind to others and be patient and help others by being a better person. I can tell the teacher about the people who are being bullied or help out people who are sad or are a little down. I can also stop littering and just be myself.Eladio Vega, 5th grade William Cramp Fit FlyerI am going to try toI would like to go to my local hospital and tellride my bike more and drive less with the kids stories because they deserve someone adults. Motorized vehicles can pollute our to talk to. Some of the kids have cancer. I could Earth and hurt the ecosystem. I got a bike when I was also smile at a stranger because you dont knowabout 3 and my brother and parents taught me how to what they're going through and its good toride. With a bike, you can also get exercise and fresh air, make someone smile. It will make me feel proudso it can be beneficial. When people drive motorized of myself when I help my community. vehicles, the air from them can go into our sky. Aurora Loredo, 4th gradeLyla Santulli, 7th grade La Salle Academy Healthy News MaST Community Charter Healthy Panther Post Page 16 illustrations by Brianna Nkrumah, 7th grade, MaST Community Charter 16B Y K I D S , F O R K I D S | F a l l 2 0 2 4 Healthy Panther Post (beach clean-up) | Sarina Rimeris, 7th grade, MaST Community Charter Healthy Panther Post (reading)"