Tala Learns to Siva phonics that was before her best

that was before her best friend

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praying she never runs into the boy whose heart she broke

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Tala Learns to Siva phonics that was before her bestA lovingly empowering story about finding courage and strength in your family, history, and community through a traditional and cherished Samoan dance, taualuga. Written by debut author, Kealani Netane, and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Dung Ho. "Tala wishes that she could dance the traditional Samoan dance, the taualuga, just like her Aunty Sina. But Tala's legs are too bouncy, her arms are too stiff, and she doesn't have