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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
by Karina Yan Glaser
A pre-read for a kiddo of mine who is anxious. It does contain a minor theme regarding the death of family members of a character, so this kid will skip this book for now, but the rest of my kids will love it. It has all the makings of a modern classic, imho. Ramona Quimby and Penderwick vibes, but set in 21st century Harlem. The family life is warm and generous, but real. The siblings have normal squabbles, but are kind to each other as well. The parents are loving but also get harried and stressed (bc, you know, five kids and a non-renewed lease). Loved it and will absolutely continue the series.