All Are Welcome Bereavement Social Themes - Friendship African American & Black There are no shortcuts to

There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school—you can’t fix it with duct tape like you would your Chuck Taylors

and understanding can defy even the deepest prejudice

" --DESMOND TUTU

Starting kindergarten is a big milestone--and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark

“Moving and resonant

All Are Welcome Bereavement Social Themes - Friendship African American & Black There are no shortcuts toNew York Times bestseller! A warm, welcoming picture book that celebrates diversity and gives encouragement and support to all kids. Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where kids in patkas, hijabs, and yarmulkes play side by side with friends in baseball caps. A school where students grow and learn from each other's traditions and the whole community gathers to celebrate the