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In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo king''s life. Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards—and all the beats in between—this is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the "King of Mambo." Award-winning author-illustrator duo Monica Brown and Rafael López bring the remarkable story of this talented legend to life in this Pura Belpré Honor Book. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

The Spanish edition of Sarai Around the World! Los estudiantes estan cansados de comer espaguetis con albondigas los lunes en la cafeteria. La administracion de la escuela dice que pueden ayudar a crear un nuevo menu. Asi que todos preparan puestos con las especialidades de su familia para ver cuales recetas lograran formar parte del menu escolar.The students are sick and tired of Spaghetti-and-Meatball Mondays in the cafeteria. The administration says they can help create a new menu, so students throughout the school make booths with their family''s specialties for Around-the-World Day. It''s a head-to-head battle between Sarai''s Peruvian chicken and Valeria''s tamales. Who will win the big cook-off and get their grandparents'' recipes on the cafeteria menu?

Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they motivated the workers to fight for their rights and, in the process, changed history. Award-winning author Monica Brown and acclaimed illustrator Joe Cepeda join together to create this stunning tribute to two of the most influential people of the twentieth century. Todos los dÍas, miles de campesinos cosechaban los alimentos que se servÍan en los hogares de todo el paÍs. Pero al terminar la jornada, cuando los campesinos se sentaban a comer, lo Único que habÍa en sus propias mesas era frijoles. Entonces, Dolores Huerta y CÉsar ChÁvez se unieron para motivar a los trabajadores a luchar por sus derechos y en el proceso, cambiaron el curso de la historia. La premiada autora Monica Brown y el aclamado ilustrador Joe Cepeda se unen para crear Éste impresionante tributo a dos de las personas mÁs influentes del siglo veinte.

The third book in the Sarai Gonzalez illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of eleven-year-old viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez. The Spanish edition of Sarai Saves the Music!They''re cutting funding at Sarai''s school and her band program is the first to go. That is totally not okay with Sarai. She decides to organize a benefit concert to raise money! When she and her bandmates promote the concert on their video channel, it catches the attention of Sarai''s favorite singer, Sparkles Sanchez! Can Sarai save the music?Estan recortando fondos en la escuela de Sarai y la banda de musica dejara de existir. Por supuesto, Sarai no esta de acuerdo con esto. Decide organizar un concierto para recaudar fondos y, para promoverlo, ella y sus companeros crean un video que ponen en Internet. ¡El video atrae la atencion de Sparkles Sanchez! ¿Podra Sarai salvar el programa de musica de la escuela?

The first book in a brand-new illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of 11-year-old viral video star and social activist Sarai Gonzalez. The Spanish edition of Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome!Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Sarai''s grandparents are forced to move, even Sarai''s not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. Will Sarai find a way to save the day? Inspired by the life of viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez with the help of award-winning children''s book author Monica Brown.Sarai es EXTRAORDINARIA. Esta chica de cuarto grado puede hornear, bailar y administrar su propio negocio. Pero cuando a sus abuelos los obligan a mudarse de casa, no sabe que hacer. ¿Encontrara una manera de resolver el problema? Un libro inspirado en el famoso video de la activista social Sarai Gonzalez. Escrito por Sarai Gonzalez y Monica Brown.

Una artista peruana, escocesa-estadounidense-jugadora de fútbol creativa, única y bilingüe celebra su singularidad.

Gabriela Mistral, a teacher, poet, and the first Latina woman to win the Nobel Prize.

The second book in the Sarai Gonzalez illustrated chapter book series inspired by the life of 11-year-old viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez The Spanish edition of Sarai in the Spotlight!When Sarai''s best friend suddenly moves away, Sarai has to navigate school -- and the unfriendly girls in the cafeteria -- all by herself. Then, new girl Christina moves to town and the teacher volunteers Sarai to show her around. But Sarai thinks Christina is not at all like her--she never wants to play at recess, she''s always got her head in a notebook and she''s so shy! But when Christina writes Sarai a spoken-word poem for her to recite at the class talent show, Sarai learns that sometimes winning teams are made from unlikely pairs!La maestra de Sarai le pide que ayude a una nina nueva que acaba de llegar a la escuela. Sarai piensa que la nina nueva no se parece en nada a ella; esta siempre estudiando y es muy timida. ¿Cambiara de opinion cuando la nina escriba un poema para que recite en el espectaculo de la escuela?

A remarkable tale of books and reading, now in a bilingual Spanish-English edition. On most days, teacher and librarian Luis Soriano Bohórquez packs his two burros, Alfa and Beto, with books and makes his way over mountains and through valleys to visit children in far-flung villages in rural Colombia—all for the sake of literacy and culture. Based on the work of a remarkable man and his intrepid burros, this bilingual English and Spanish edition celebrates the impact that a special mobile library—called the “biblioburro”—has had on the lives of real children. About the author: Monica Brown’s Peruvian American heritage has inspired in her a desire to share Latino stories with children. Her books have garnered starred reviews, the Américas Award, two Pura Belpré Author Honors, and the prestigious Rockefeller Fellowship on Chicano Cultural Literacy. Monica is currently Professor of English at Northern Arizona University, specializing in U.S. Latino and Multicultural Literature. Visit her at monicabrown.net.

Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children''s Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children''s Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children''s Book of 2017 Frida Kahlo y sus Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world''s most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. Brown''s story recounts Frida''s beloved pets—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal.

Frida Kahlo war eine brillante Kunstlerin. IHre Selbstbildnisse gehoren zu den bedeutendsten Werken der Kunstgeschichte. AUf ihnen sieht man auch immer wieder Frida Kahlos Haustiere. SIe waren wie ihre Kinder. SIe waren ihre Freunde, ihre Inspiration. IN ihrem dramatischen, von Krankheit und korperlichen Leiden gepragten Leben waren Fridas Tiere ihre treuen Begleiter. Monica Brown erzahlt feinfuhlig und spannend vom Leben dieser auSSergewohnlichen Frau. DIe farbenprachtigen Bilder von John Parra, der jungst mit dem SCBWI Golden Kite Award ausgezeichnet wurde, fuhren uns die Welt von Frida Kahlo vor Augen. PArras Imagination und handwerkliche Meisterschaft machen die Illustration zu einem Genuss.

Marisol is turning eight, and it''s time to plan a birthday party that will be fabulous, marvelous, and divine. She also hopes that Abuelita, who lives far away in Peru, will be able to come to the celebration. At the party store, Marisol can''t decide what kind of party to have. Nothing seems right for soccer, pirate, princess, unicorn-loving Marisol. Finally she comes up with just the right idea, and when her friends arrive for her Clash Bash birthday, a big surprise awaits. But in a heartwarming turn of events, Marisol gets the biggest surprise of all--a visit from Abuelita via computer. In this delightful story told in English and Spanish, author Monica Brown and illustrator Sara Palacios once again bring the irrepressible Marisol McDonald to life. With her bright red hair, golden brown skin, mismatched outfits, and endearing individuality, this free-spirited Peruvian-Scottish-American girl is headed straight into the hearts of young readers everywhere.

A Gabriel García Márquez lo conocen y lo admiran en todos los rincones del planeta. Ha escrito más de treinta libros que se han traducido a muchos idiomas. Sus maravillosas historias, que están llenas de personajes y lugares mágicos, le hicieron merecedor del Premio Nobel de Literatura en 1982. ''Gabo'', como lo llaman cariñosamente, nació en Colombia y creció rodeado de historias. Algunas las contaban sus abuelos. Otras, las escuchaba en el pueblo. Y su loro, Lorenzo el Magnífico, le contó otras tantas...

Bilingual English/Spanish. Free-spirited Marisol confronts her fear of monsters and unfamiliar nighttime noises.

The Fintastical Tales of Mari A. Fisch #2: Dare to Care has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

In Rene''s struggle to understand unsettling family circumstances that suddenly befall her life; she finds herself in a cat and mouse fight with her mother''s fianc� (Calvin), and unfortunately she''s the mouse.Now, Rene is in a fight not only to understand her life but, to stay alive while doing so.

Get ready for some mermaid magic! Mermaid princess Mari A. Fisch is on a top secret, superspecial mission: Go on land, become human, and figure out why humans do the weird things they do. Particularly, why do people pollute? But when Mari has traded in her tail for toes, she finds the human world totally confusing! Will Mari be able to complete her mission, save the world undersea, and stay true to herself? It''s an all-new chapter book series from the award-winning children''s book author Monica Brown. With black-and-white illustrations on every page, milestone markers throughout, and craft-making activities at the end of each book, Fintastical Tales is the perfect series for any emergent or reluctant reader!

"When Adeline ignores her mother''s warning and declares she will never brush her hair again, her curls transform into something quite extraordinary"--P. [4] of cover.

The cat''s out of the bag! Mari A. Fisch, mermaid-princess-turned-human-spy, has been sent on land on a mission to protect all Earth''s critters. From ducks to cats and kittens, Mari can''t help but come to the rescue when there''s an animal in trouble! But after a smelly encounter in the woods, Mari learns a lesson in how to help when it seems like there''s nothing you can do. It''s the third title in an all-new chapter book series from award-winning children''s book author Monica Brown. With black-and-white illustrations on every page, milestone markers throughout, and craft-making activities at the end of each book, Fintastical Tales is the perfect series for any emergent or reluctant reader!

An informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Julián and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. The story of political powerhouse twins Julián and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family''s American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Julián and Joaquin''s mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government. The strong women in their family inspired the twins to get involved in politics. Julián and Joaquin have been working at the local, state, and national level--as a former presidential candidate, mayor and member of President Obama''s Cabinet, and a U.S. Congressman, respectively--to make the country a better place for everyone. Acclaimed author Monica Brown and illustrator Mirelle Ortega depict the Castros'' political and personal accomplishments in this must-read picture book biography. Also available in a Spanish edition: Pequeña habitación, grandes sueños.

El mal humor de Clara hace que su mamá tome la decision de llevarla con la curandera. Aún cuando se le hace algo extraño el tratamineto, Clara obedientemente ayuda a sus vecinos, es amable con sus hermanitos, y lee más libros esa semana.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds–including Diana Taurasi! When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women’s basketball didn’t exist in the US. But she worked hard to create opportunities for herself, winning championships throughout college and eventually going on to play for the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury and winning multiple Olympic gold medals. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Monica Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Diana Taurasi–and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Diana Taurasi’s footsteps and make a difference! And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the «She Persisted» series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Sonia Sotomayor, and more!

A bilingual portrait of the Queen of Salsa describes her childhood in Cuba, her musical career, and her move to the United States, and explains how her music brought her native Cuba to the world.

Short biographical poem depicting the life of Chilean poet and Nobel Prize winner Gabriela Mistral.

Ce livre raconte l''histoire de Frida, une petite fille très spéciale qui va devenir une artiste peintre renommée. Ce livre raconte aussi l''histoire de deux singes, d''un perroquet, de trois chiens, de deux dindes, d''un chat noir et d''un faon. C''étaient les animaux de Frida. Ils eurent une grande importance tout au long de sa vie. Comme elle, ses animaux étaient fougueux et amusants. Son chat était noir comme ses cheveux, son perroquet bleu comme sa maison. Ses singes étaient comme ses bébés. Tous faisaient parties de son univers joyeux et coloré. Ils démontrent la force vitale de Frida dans les épreuves qu''elle dut traverser. Frida Kahlo peignit toute sa vie, dans la souffrance comme dans le bonheur. Parfois elle se représentait avec ses animaux, qui ne la laissèrent jamais seule.

An introduction to the life and work of the Nobel prize-winning Colombian author describes his childhood in Aracataca, Colombia, and how the things that surrounded him inspired his imagination and his desire to become a storyteller.

La 4ème de couv. indique : "Un conte émouvant hommage à Luis Soriano Bohorquez, bibliothécaire bénévole qui, depuis plus de vingt ans, arpente les montagnes de Colombie pour partager ses livres avec les enfants !"

A Gabriel García Márquez lo conocen y lo admiran en todos los rincones del planeta. Ha escrito más de treinta libros que se han traducido a muchos idiomas. Sus maravillosas historias, que están llenas de personajes y lugares mágicos, le hicieron merecedor del Premio Nobel de Literatura en 1982. ''Gabo'', como lo llaman cariñosamente, nació en Colombia y creció rodeado de historias. Algunas las contaban sus abuelos. Otras, las escuchaba en el pueblo. Y su loro, Lorenzo el Magnífico, le contó otras tantas ...

A picture book in English and Spanish of soccer star Pele.