The Magical Adventures of Savvy and Mars: Right Wish to

6th Grader Marquette "Mars" Waters dreams of being a crafter and a streamer. Her Christmas wish? Everything she needs to start her new streaming channel and a new Ida doll, part of the American Icon collection. She wants to change it and make it even more historical... and get followers while she does it. Her best friend, 5th grader Savina "Savvy" Brown, is fun-loving, bubbly, bouncy, and enjoys playing with Mars. All Savvy wants is a Sojourner doll for Christmas, another American Icon doll. She wants to get it, play with it, and have fun with Mars and her doll! Mars is in on the secret that all adults know: "Santa" is just a scam the grownups tell to get kids to be good in December. Savvy, on the other hand, that Santa has her doll on his sleigh. Jerome, Savvy's Happy Home Elf doll, has been watching her be good all season. On Christmas morning, something happens: Mars gets her doll, but Savvy doesn't. Seeing Savvy grieve for her doll and throw a tantrum, Mars picks up the stupid Jerome elf doll, thinking they can both yell at it and get the rest of Christmas over with. The girls find themselves on a special Christmas adventure and are given the opportunity to make Christmas wish that they know will come true. This book is presented by an author/illustrator team of sisters who are passionate about writing positive, deep stories featuring Black characters. Find out more about K. and L. Onley at www.savvyandmars.com