Showing 1–17 of 17 titles
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¡Olé! Flamenco
¡Olé! Flamenco offers a well-written, non-fiction introductory book on the Spanish art of flamenco, including its history as an expressive art form. Ancona describes flamenco in easy and understandable language for those not familiar with the art form.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2011 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781600603617
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Becoming Naomi León
In “Becoming Naomi León,” Muñoz Ryan writes convincingly about the love that binds an extended family together. Characters are well-drawn and balanced, relationships are honest, and Naomi's growing awareness of her cultural heritage and sense of self will keep readers engrossed.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780439269698
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César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!
Bernier-Grand's poems on César Chávez flawlessly intertwine Spanish words into the English text, which includes prayers, folk sayings, and César's own words. -
Diego: Bigger Than Life
A series of chronological poems delve into the life of artist Diego Rivera, enlivened by bold, bigger than life images. -
Efrén Divided
When his mother is deported to Mexico, seventh grader Efrén is the only one who can cross the border to bring his mother home.
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Esperanza Rising
Pampered thirteen-year-old Esperanza and her mother are forced to flee Mexico following her father's sudden death and his brothers' takeover of their land. In a California migrant-worker camp, they encounter poverty and racism that are mitigated by the support of family and friends. Esperanza's response to the fall from a privileged life into a 1930s, immigrant experience transforms her from a spoiled child into a strong adolescent.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2002 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439120418
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Federico García Lorca
Lázaro's lyrical poetry, written in Spanish, evokes the spirit and style of 20th-century poet and playwright, Federico García Lorca- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2010 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781933032399
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I Lived on Butterfly Hill
When warships appear, in “I Lived on Butterfly Hill,” Celeste's idyllic life is shattered. As people disappear, Celeste's parents go into hiding, and she is sent into exile. When she returns home, she works to reunite people she loves and to move her country forward. Lyrically written by acclaimed poet, Marjorie Agosín, this Chilean story offers a refreshing perspective on resiliency.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2015 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781416953449
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Juana & Lucas
Juana, a spirited young girl in Bogotá, Colombia, shares her frustrations and successes in learning English. -
Lety Out Loud
While spending the summer volunteering in an animal shelter, English language learner Lety Muñoz learns to use her voice to stand up for others. -
The Lightning Dreamer: Cuba's Greatest Abolitionist
Tula fights for freedom and education for herself, and ultimatelyfor women, slaves and dissenters, in Margarita Engle's poetic story of the nineteenth-century Cuban abolitionist and writer, Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544541122
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Lupe Wong Won’t Dance
When a dance threatens her chance to meet pitching idol and fellow Mexinese/Chinacan, Fu Li Hernandez, Lupe takes up the cause against square dancing in gym, which proves both challenging and enlightening.
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Maximilian and the Mystery of the Guardian Angel: A Bilingual Lucha Libre Thriller
Xavier Garza successfully captures the excitement that Max, an eleven-year-old Mexican-American boy, displays when he discovers that his favorite Lucha Libre wrestler is coming to town and might have a strange connection with his own family! This action packed bilingual mystery novel uses playful language that reinforces elements of Mexican-American culture and overflows with almost unbridled excitement for Lucha wrestling.- Fiction, Mystery
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2012 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781933693989
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My Diary from Here to There/Mi Diario de Aquí Hasta Allá
"My Diary from Here to There/ Mi diario de aquí hasta allá," is a touching account of a family emigrating from Mexico to California. A bilingual picture book, this young girl's diary chronicles the family's anxiety, excitement and uncertainty as they leave home and experience the same journey made by many families- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2004 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780892391752
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Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale
Duncan Tonatiuh has written the emotional story of the effects of undocumented immigration on those who leave and those who stay behind. Through traditional folk elements, readers follow young Pancho Rabbit in his arduous journey across the border in search of his father as he tries to keep his family together. -
The Storyteller's Candle / La velita de los cuentos
Text and sepia tone illustrations present the biographical story of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian hired by the New York Public Library, who introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta. -
The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez
When animals begin disappearing and Abuela starts acting suspicious, Nestor must use his secret ability to communicate with animals to save his town from a tule vieja, a witch that transforms into animals.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374313609