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Questioneers volume 4
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English
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The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist stars Sofia Valdez, a community leader who stands up for what she believes in! Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school ... until one day, when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can no longer do so. Sofia (aka Sofi) misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. Then she gets an...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c1993
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
380 p ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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Story of Gregory Reeves's search for love and his attempt to reconcile his past which included poverty, neglect, war, and abusive relationships with his current strivings for success and peace of mind.
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"A blazing talent debuts with the tale of a status-driven wedding planner grappling with her social ambitions, absent mother, and Puerto Rican roots, all in the wake of Hurricane María. It's 2017, and Olga and her brother, Pedro "Prieto" Acevedo, are bold-faced names in their hometown of New York. Prieto is a popular congressman representing their gentrifying Latinx neighborhood in Brooklyn while Olga is the tony wedding planner for Manhattan's powerbrokers....
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English
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This book tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, a young girl growing up in the Hispanic quarter of Chicago, whose neighborhood is one of harsh realities and harsh beauty. Esperanza doesn't want to belong, not to her run-down neighborhood, and not to the low expectations the world has for her. Capturing her thoughts and emotions in poems and stories, she is able to rise above hopelessness and create a quiet space for herself in the midst of her oppressive...
5) Abuela
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Series
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
c1991
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
While riding on a bus with her grandmother, a little girl imagines that they are carried up into the sky and fly over the sights of New York City.
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Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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"An inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world. This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes,...
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English
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Publisher Annotation: Save the restaurant. Save the town. Get the girl. Make Abuela proud. Can thirteen-year-old Arturo Zamora do it all or is he in for a BIG, EPIC FAIL? Funny and poignant, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and one boy's quest to save both, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia.
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Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume, unpaged : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
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Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home.
9) Harbor me
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Language
English
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"When six students are chosen to participate in a weekly talk with no adults allowed, they discover that when they're together, it's safe to share the hopes and fears they have to hide from the rest of the world"--
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Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 26 cm
Language
English
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Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol.
Author
Series
Gum Girl volume 1
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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When Mom issues a no-gum rule, Gabby Gomez sneaks a piece of special bubble gum that turns her into a superhero.
Author
Series
Desmond Cole ghost patrol volume 4
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First Little Simon paperback edition.
Physical Desc
122 pages 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Desmond and Andres face a zombie during a school field trip to the zoo.
14) Class mom
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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Nia is afraid to tell her mother, who is shy because she speaks little English, that Nia volunteered her to organize a party for the first-graders of Robin Hill School.
15) Sanctuary
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2020
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
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In 2032, when sixteen-year-old Vali's mother is detained by the Deportation Forces, Vali must flee Vermont with her little brother, Ernie, hoping to reach their Tía Luna in the sanctuary state of California.
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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Sixteen-year-old Emilia, secretly a dedicated gamer, competes with her elite team in a major tournament at the same time she and her best friend are running for class president and vice president.
By day, Emilia is a field hockey star with a popular boyfriend and a mother obsessed with her academic future. By night, she's kicking virtual butt as the only female member of a highly competitive eSports team. Emilia has mastered the art of keeping her...
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English
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What's in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from - and who she may one day be. Spanish language edition! If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela has way too many names: six! Just think of how hard it is to fit them all on the back of a little photograph How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother...
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English
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Eleven-and-a-half-year-old Valentina Salazar grew up as a monster protector until her father's loss, but when a video of a mythical egg appears, Valentina convinces her older brother and sister to help her find and save it--all while avoiding the monster hunters who want to destroy it.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
278 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
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Explores a Latina girl's coming of age ceremony, discussing the origins and cultural importance of a quinceañera and providing insight into the financial and social implications of a quince party.
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books/Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
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"Bold, graphic portraits and beautiful poems present famous and lesser-known Latinos from varied backgrounds who have faced life's challenges in creative ways."--Provided by publisher.
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