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“A Day in the D with Dad” takes kids on a journey along with 12-year-old Michelle as she traverses Detroit on an impromptu day trip with her dad. Written by Detroiter and longtime educator Kelli M.

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Paired with fun activities, these picture books help build skills like fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality.