* “Twelve-year-old Minni and her older brother Sanjay might live in a poor neighborhood in India, but they have big dreams: to finish school, get good jobs, and maybe live in one of the tall buildings where water runs from the taps. The story is filled with hope and faith as Minni learns the importance of education, family, friendship, opportunities, and taking a stand for her community.”- School Library Connection, starred review This title gives readers a powerful look at the importance of free water and how the inequalities surrounding its distribution impacts communities in India. It just pours freely out of the faucets in the bathrooms and the kitchen-something she has never witnessed before. While working, Minni is confronted by the abundance of water everywhere. One night while out riding with her brother, Minni witnesses thieves stealing water. It’s both time-consuming and inequitable. Their only access to clean water occurs during a set time of day when the spout is turned on and members of the community wait in line for their turn to fill their containers. * “Minni lives with her family in Mumbai, India in an incredibly poor neighborhood.
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