A great mix of Halloween and the Day of the Dead celebrations. I enjoyed Raul's note on how Halloween was the first American holiday she embraced and A great mix of Halloween and the Day of the Dead celebrations. I enjoyed Raul's note on how Halloween was the first American holiday she embraced and the instructions on paper flowers would be an easy craft for Day of the Dead or joint programs....more
A boy learns the 4 Rs (Reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink from his mother. As a sanitation worker he rescues objects from the trash which ultimately eA boy learns the 4 Rs (Reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink from his mother. As a sanitation worker he rescues objects from the trash which ultimately ended up in Treasures from the Trash Museum. Backmatter talks about the 4 Rs and upcycling and encourages children to look at things creatively for reuse before tossing stuff in the trash....more
Rounded up, because it was what I needed right now. After asking for three years a barrio of San Diego thinks they are finally getting their park, onlRounded up, because it was what I needed right now. After asking for three years a barrio of San Diego thinks they are finally getting their park, only to discover that the city is planning to build a police station instead. They successfully protest and peacefully occupy the site for twelve days winning their park. It is the country's largest collection of outdoor murals and home to the largest collection of Chicane murals in the mural. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2016. They are still fighting to regain their beach....more
A boy, devastated by his dog's death, finds some peace during the celebration of the Day of the Dead.
In an Author's Note, she relates her mother's belA boy, devastated by his dog's death, finds some peace during the celebration of the Day of the Dead.
In an Author's Note, she relates her mother's belief that "rather than mourning their deaths we celebrated their lives and the love we had for them. She emphasized that as long as we remembered them, they were still with us."...more
Rounded down to four because I think a glossary would of been nice.
Great book that gives the history of how Hispanic children used to be punished forRounded down to four because I think a glossary would of been nice.
Great book that gives the history of how Hispanic children used to be punished for speaking Spanish in school and how a child is participating in a school Spanish spelling bee. His grandmother helps him and her stories of being punished inspirers Manolo to study hard enough to win. ...more
Known as Mexico's Joan of Arc, Jovita becomes a leader in the Cristero War fighting for religious freedom and in memory of her brothers and father. WrKnown as Mexico's Joan of Arc, Jovita becomes a leader in the Cristero War fighting for religious freedom and in memory of her brothers and father. Written by her great niece and illustrated with bright, swirling colors.
Topic of war a bit much for 6 year's old, but I think should be as popular as Joan of Arc, in terms of overcoming gender biases....more
A son helps his father with his landscaping business on Saturdays. His job is to be in charge of the Magical Water-Jug, which will tells them it's timA son helps his father with his landscaping business on Saturdays. His job is to be in charge of the Magical Water-Jug, which will tells them it's time to go home when it is empty. Jesus, helps speed up the clock by pouring water over himself and giving water to a bunch of animals. His father has to explain that the water-jug isn't really magical and that they still have 11 more houses to visit.
Rounded up for the father. "But work is easier when you can play and have fun at the same time."
Ramon is not afraid of El Cucuy, because he is more worried about going to a new school after moving. In reassuring El Cucuy about adjusting, he findsRamon is not afraid of El Cucuy, because he is more worried about going to a new school after moving. In reassuring El Cucuy about adjusting, he finds his own fears easier to face and his own courage.
Should be good for monster under the bed fears and moving fears. Possible Hispanic and monster early elementary requests...more
Luis counts down the days until his super heroes Saturdays with his Abuela. However, one Saturday she doesn't come. His parents tell him Abuela is sicLuis counts down the days until his super heroes Saturdays with his Abuela. However, one Saturday she doesn't come. His parents tell him Abuela is sick and in the hospital. Even when she comes home, she is unable to play super heroes. Can Luis find a new sidekick and a different way to play super heroes with his Abuela?
Tells the story of a Mexican families trip to America from a child's point of view.
Author's Note explains a part of US history that I had not heard ofTells the story of a Mexican families trip to America from a child's point of view.
Author's Note explains a part of US history that I had not heard of: Mexican Repatriation. After the Mexican American War the US did not live up to their promises in the treaty. With the Great Depression America began mass repatriations with Texas having the largest and forcibly removing non-Mexican and sending them to Mexico. Historians estimate 2 million people were "repatriated" to Mexico between 1930-40. It is estimated that 60% of those repatriated were US citizens. More currently 4 million deportations took place between 2009-14.
""Every day it gets harder for working families to get by," Alexandria said. "The rents get higher, health care covers less and less, and our income s""Every day it gets harder for working families to get by," Alexandria said. "The rents get higher, health care covers less and less, and our income stays the same.... We deserve a champion. It's time to fight for a New York that working families can afford.""
"We meet a machine with a movement."
"...the United States belongs to all people, regardless of race, creed, wealth or zip code."
Love the "fierce, bold and direct" activism of AOC. "...she speaks truth to power. And she does it with strength and swagger."...more
A family has been separated from their grandmother for 5 years. For the Hispanic celebration of La Posada they are allowed 30 minutes of visitation thA family has been separated from their grandmother for 5 years. For the Hispanic celebration of La Posada they are allowed 30 minutes of visitation through a fence at the border, but they are not allowed to pass their gifts to her. However, the granddaughter comes up with a cunning plan and the officers agree it doesn't break the rules and allow her to do....more
A fun retelling. The troll has a legitimate reason for being the grumpiest.
Elya was my go to author for Hispanic story times. My Spanish was almost nA fun retelling. The troll has a legitimate reason for being the grumpiest.
Elya was my go to author for Hispanic story times. My Spanish was almost nonexistent and accent horrible. I had a number of nannies that I was able to talk into doing bilingual stories with me. However, when I didn't Elya's rhyming books made for passable story times....more
A young boy goes with his grandfather to help him find work as a day laborer, since his grandfather does not know English and only arrived two days agA young boy goes with his grandfather to help him find work as a day laborer, since his grandfather does not know English and only arrived two days ago. Francisco lies and tells says his grandfather is a gardener when a man asks for one man to do weeding. However, in their ignorance they leave the weeds and pull the crop. His grandfather upset by his grandson's lie offers to come back tomorrow to replant and pull the weeds. Impressed with the grandfather's honesty he offers him a job....more