Juana Martinez-Neal
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AMPL National Hispanic Heritage
Braille Books & Resources for Those with Visual Impairments
Hispanic & Latino Authors: Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
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Braille Books & Resources for Those with Visual Impairments
Hispanic & Latino Authors: Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
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When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents.
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Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community.
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Early Childhood Recommended Reads
Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month
K&T - Native American Heritage Month
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Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month
K&T - Native American Heritage Month
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Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes.
7) I don't care
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Best Picture Books & Readers 2022
November 2023 Kindergarten Book Jam Books
November 2023 Preschool Book Jam Books
November 2023 Kindergarten Book Jam Books
November 2023 Preschool Book Jam Books
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"Two friends share their delight in the little things that set them apart, and the big things that bring them together"--
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"Alma es conocida por sus icónicas rayas, ¡pero hay más que le gustaría mostrarte! Tiene brazos, manos y dedos para acariciar a un pájaro como mascota, además de piernas, pies, dedos de los pies y un adorable vientre. debajo de su corazón siempre presente" --
"Alma is known for her iconic stripes--but there's more she'd like to show you! She has arms, hands, and fingers for patting a pet bird--as well as legs, feet, toes, and one adorable...
11) The messy one
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Vivienne really enjoys being messy, but when she loses her favorite necklace she is determined to tidy up her room to find it.
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Folk & Fairy Tales
OBD Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month - Youth
OBD Pura Belpré Award - YOUTH
September - Celebrate National Hispanic-Heritage Month - YOUTH
OBD Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month - Youth
OBD Pura Belpré Award - YOUTH
September - Celebrate National Hispanic-Heritage Month - YOUTH
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"A rhyming twist on a classic fairy tale in which a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess. Incorporates Spanish words and Includes a glossary"--
15) Babymoon
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A couple celebrates their new roles as parents by spending the first days of their baby's life alone in their home, where a new dynamic of cuddling, connecting, and learning unfolds.
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Zonia's home is the Amazon rain forest, where it is always green and full of life. Every morning, the rain forest calls to Zonia, and every morning, she answers. She visits the sloth family, greets the giant anteater, and runs with the speedy jaguar. But one morning, the rain forest calls to her in a troubled voice. How will Zonia answer? Caldecott Honor and Robert F. Sibert Medal-winning author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal explores the wonders...
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"The itsy arañita climbed up the water spout. Down came la lluvia and washed la araña out. Classic Mother Goose rhymes get a Latino twist in this cozy collection. From young Juan Ramón sitting in el rincón to three little gatitos who lost their mitoncitos, readers will be delighted to see familiar characters in vibrant, luminous scenes brimming with fanciful details. La Madre Goose will make a playful multicultural addition to every modern bookshelf."...