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My Heart Will Not Sit Down
My Heart Will Not Sit Down | Mara Rockliff
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When Kedi hears about America's Great Depression from her teacher, her heart will not sit down. Men and women are unable to find work. Children are going hungry. In her teacher's village of New York City, people are starving because (…more)
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Based on true events, this is the story of a village in Cameroon that sent money to American children for food during the Great Depression.

"My heart will not sit down" refers to the feeling we have when we know we must do something to help.

What a great way to talk about the pull on our hearts to help our fellow people, and show that often great action starts with one person.
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StephBengtson This sounds so great! 8y
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