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Lea Aschkenas Writes a Hope Filled Story of Friendship

By Shelley Irwin
Published September 19, 2023 at 11:36 AM EDT
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The author of Artletis, Abuelo, and the Message in a Bottle, Lea Aschkenas writes a hope filled story of friendship between a little girl in Cuba and an old man in the U.S. The book is based on a true story, Aschkenas writes in lyrical form, with lush illustrations.

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Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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