{"product_id":"kate-deli-9781947589919","title":"Kate \u0026 Deli","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Katherine Clark | Robert Earl Clark | Skip Cisto\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Waldenhouse Publishers, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Waldenhouse Publishers, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bilingual, illustrated historical, and true story set in the 1920s South that explores friendship, family support, and resilience amid racial segregation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis children's book takes place in the 1920s South and follows Kate and Deli, two close friends who live next door to each other in Tallahassee. A well-worn path links their homes, reflecting how much time they spend together. The girls build playhouses, pick flowers, and dream about the future, guided by curiosity and friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is presented in both English and Spanish, with English text followed by Spanish text for each illustration, allowing more readers to share the story together. The interior features black-and-white illustrations, while the cover highlights yellow flowers from the story, adding a warm visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen segregation laws prevent Kate and Deli from attending the same school, the separation is difficult for both girls. Their mothers respond with care and creativity, encouraging them to share what they learn at their separate schools. What first feels like loss becomes a new way for the girls to keep learning together, despite unfair rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in its historical setting, the story explores themes of friendship, resilience, imagination, and the steady support of family during challenging times. Kate and Deli's story offers a hopeful reminder that even in divided times, connection and learning can continue to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldenhouse Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47574640197783,"sku":"9781947589919","price":1758.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781947589919.webp?v=1774895977","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/kate-deli-9781947589919","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}