Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen
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Cute series about a determined Japanese American girl who won't let anyone stand in the way of her doing mochi-tsuki! It has the standard beg. chapter book plot lines of a pesky cousin & an annoying older sister but what shines about this book is that it's #ownvoices/fills a much needed multicultura......more

Move over Ramona Quimby, there's a new feisty little sister on the pages! Jasmine Toguchi is dying to be a part of her family's traditional mochi-making event, but everyone tells her she's just not old enough yet. She'll show THEM! It was an absolute delight to read this early chapter book and see J......more

Jasmine has such a fun personality! She is so determined to make a mark in her family's mochi making traditions, you can't help but root for her!......more

Jasmine Toguchi – Mochi Queen by Debbi Michiko Florence is a wonderful story about a strong third grader named Jasmine. I fell in love with Jasmine on page one when she said, “I, Jasmine Toguchi, do not like to clean! But I do like to climb trees, eat dessert, and make messes.” She’s spunky, brave,......more

So fantastic. I loved Jasmine's determination, and the details about mochi and the family's traditions were so well-described and explained.......more