In the Spirit of the Dream Leslea Newman The bird transforms them and

The bird transforms them and gives them the courage to set their plan into motion and escape to freedom

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Destined to become a classic

In the Spirit of the Dream Leslea Newman The bird transforms them andCelebratory, triumphant, and inspiring, In the Spirit of a Dream is a tribute to American immigrants of color, written in poems and illustrated by 13 first and second generation immigrant artists. In the spirit of a dream, many immigrants of color set out across continents, oceans, and borders, travelling to the United States in pursuit of opportunity. This book is a celebration of 13 American immigrants of color, from world famous to local heroes,