Leonarda Carranza
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The award-winning author of Abuelita and Me explores the power of language in this energetic, imaginative picture book that takes readers on a wild word chase. When Ali's cousin rips his favorite book, angry words explode out of him. The words are so angry, they come to life! They tease Ama, wreak havoc on their abuelita's home, and crash through the neighborhood. Ali didn't mean to hurt anyone, but now that the words are on the loose, it's up to...
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"Este debut literario relata la profunda y conmovedora historia de cómo una niña y su abuelita enfrentan varias manifestaciones del racismo en su vida cotidiana. El tiempo en casa con Abuelita es divertido. Incluye comer panqueques, saltar charcos y pintarse las uñas. Mientras que las salidas para hacer compras no siempre son divertidas. En el supermercado y en el bus la gente es impaciente y desconfiada. A veces alzan la voz y gritan. Esto entristece,...
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Hispanic Heritage 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022: Kids
OBD Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month - Youth
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022: Kids
OBD Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month - Youth
Description
"In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other as they contend with racism while running errands in the city. Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious--sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story's young narrator...