A story of a Brazilian teenager, his ancestry in slavery, life in a Rio favela, and the sacrifices he made to restore his mother’s pride. A story about poverty, pride, and family love.

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Story notes for teachers and photo attributions

View entire story in PowerPoint

View game

View image swatches that can be used to make collage art

Brief pre-post-test survey

Typical diet and a healthy recipe