title: 14 Cows for America
author: Carmen Agra Deedy
illustrator: Thomas Gonzales
14 Cows for America is a picture book that tells a very unique true story of 11 September.
This is the story of Kimeli’s journey home after the tragedy in New York. Kimeli is studying in America on a scholarship and travels home for a visit. The people of his village want to know all about his life where he lives and, he has to tell them about the events he experienced in New York City when it was attacked. After hearing what happened, villagers are moved towant to do something for the American people and then decide to donate 14 of their most prized possessions, cows to the US.
What did I think of this book? My review is on The PicnicBasket. Be sure to scroll down because it’s not the only review!
Cotton Quilts Edi 
Hello! I’m writing to let you know that you have been nominated for a Book Blogger Appreciation Week Award for Most Eclectic Taste. Please email me ASAP at elischulenburg@gmail.com for more information on your nomination. (FYI – the deadline is Friday, August 21.) Congratulations!
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Hi Edi,
I nominated you. You might have been on vacation.
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I’m going to feature the book and link to your review and then I’m adding it to our wish list. We have to have this. I know just the teacher who would know what to do with this book. Thanks.
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I’ve had my eye on this book and will definitely purchase it now. Thanks for the review.
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Congratulations, your blog has been nominated for a 2009 BBAW Award. If you can email me your email address, along with the name of your blog, I’ll send you a note about it.
Thanks.
Sheri
BBAW Awards Committee
anovelmenagerie@aol.com
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Susan,
I didn’t publicly thank you for the nomination, for all of your support! You’re amazing!
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