Ajani loves having a dad from Denmark and a mom from Jamaica. Ajani speaks three languages and gets to spend summers with his grandparents in the coolest places. But when a classmate overhears dark-skinned Ajani speaking Danish, the boy makes a hurtful, racist comment. Ajani is crushed. Until a chance encounter with Louis the Helper Hound helps Ajani feel proud of his heritage and helps him and his classmates fight racism.
Ages 6-9.|||juvenile
Caryn Rivadeneira ; illustrated by Priscilla Alpaugh.
Includes fun facts and information about the dog breed, Standard poodle.
