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by Jim Averbeck
illustration by Yasmeen Ismail
Single-minded Sophia knows exactly what she wants for her birthday. There are obstacles, in the form of family members, standing in her way. There's no denying this determined young girl however. The resolution is simpler than she imagined and Averbeck’s text is perfectly depicted with Ismail's signature style of watercolor brushstrokes.