Taneesha's Treasures of the Heart - Tapa blanda

When Taneesha's best friend has a physical disablity. When Taneesha defends her friend against a bullying older girl's taunts, Taneesha becomes the bullying girl's target. With her Buddhist faith, Taneesha stands up to the bullying girl, becoming braver than she ever knew she could be. ### "inspirational and highly recommended story" --Midwest Book Review "wonderful story with loving characters that will inspire" RAWSISTAZ Reviewers "Delightful story of friendship and tolerance." Newsletter of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association "Stories of loyal friendships and strong family ties...." Black Issues Book Review

Taneesha learns about children with diabetes at the hospital where her mother is a nurse. Her best friend, Carli, has a physical disability. When Taneesha tries to stop a mean girl from calling Carli a cripple, the girl bullies Taneesha.With faith, Taneesha becomes more hopeful and brave and believes in herself like never before. Then she helps the bullying girl uncover kindness inside her own heart.