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Chocolate-Scented Notebook

This reward or prize that Mia was briefly given and then had taken away from her in school represents both the promise and heartbreak of opportunities in America for Mia as she navigates through the school system.

Green Sparkly Pencil

This writing instrument that Mia's dad buys for her is extravagantly expensive and it indicates Mia's father's confidence in her dreams and her writing abilities.

Mia's Tip Jar

This object represents Mia's determination to help herself and her parents, and it also represents Mia's desire to keep some things that she is not sure her parents would approve of secret from them.

Blue Yankees Baseball Cap

This object represents a signal for immigrants looking for a safe and free place to stay, and it also represents Mia's parents' willingness to help others in precarious situations.

Polly's Jeans

This article of clothing that Mia loves represents, at...

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