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Mochi Queen
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By Debbi Michiko Florence ● Pictures by Elizabet Vukovic
Jasmine Toguchi is tired of Sophie doing everything first. As New Year's approaches, Jasmine's family gathers in Los Angeles to make mochi. Sophie gets to help the women roll the soft rice treats, but Jasmine is told she is too young. That is when Jasmine spots a different chance: pounding mochi with the men. It is special, it is important, and Sophie has definitely never done it before. But tradition says mochi pounding is for boys, and the heavy hammer is not easy to lift. With determination, humor, and plenty of mess, Jasmine sets out to prove she deserves a turn. This lively first book in the Jasmine Toguchi series celebrates family, Japanese American culture, and a girl who wants to make her own place.
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6-8 Years 9-12 Years 128 Pages
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