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They Call Me Güero

David Bowles
They Call Me G ero Book PDF

Author : David Bowles
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593462560

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They Call Me Güero by David Bowles Pdf

An award-winning novel in verse about a boy who navigates the start of seventh grade and life growing up on the border the only way that feels right—through poetry. They call him Güero because of his red hair, pale skin, and freckles. Sometimes people only go off of what they see. Like the Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez, twelve-year-old Güero is puro mexicano. He feels at home on both sides of the river, speaking Spanish or English. Güero is also a reader, gamer, and musician who runs with a squad of misfits called Los Bobbys. Together, they joke around and talk about their expanding world, which now includes girls. (Don’t cross Joanna—she's tough as nails.) Güero faces the start of seventh grade with heart and smarts, his family’s traditions, and his trusty accordion. And when life gets tough for this Mexican American border kid, he knows what to do: He writes poetry. Honoring multiple poetic traditions, They Call Me Güero is a classic in the making and the recipient of a Pura Belpré Honor, a Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award, a Claudia Lewis Award for Excellence in Poetry, and a Walter Dean Myers Honor.

My Two Border Towns

David Bowles
My Two Border Towns Book PDF

Author : David Bowles
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593111055

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My Two Border Towns by David Bowles Pdf

A picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care. Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close--just down the street from his school--and it's a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they're greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies. My Two Border Towns by David Bowles, with stunning watercolor illustrations by Erika Meza, is the loving story of a father and son's weekend ritual, a demonstration of community care, and a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border. Available in English and Spanish.

Watch Out for Wolf!

Anica Mrose Rissi
Watch Out for Wolf Book PDF

Author : Anica Mrose Rissi
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781368053310

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Watch Out for Wolf! by Anica Mrose Rissi Pdf

A perfect read-aloud twist on a favorite tale, from Anica Mrose Rissi and Charles Santoso. There's so much for these little piggies to do before their party -- they have to bake the cake, decorate the house, deliver the invitations, and, most importantly, watch out for Wolf! With clever nods to various fairytales and nursery rhymes sprinkled throughout, this picture book takes the classic Three Little Pigs story in a new direction, celebrating friendship and great party planning.

The Sea-Ringed World

María García Esperón
The Sea Ringed World Book PDF

Author : María García Esperón
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781646140169

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The Sea-Ringed World by María García Esperón Pdf

Fifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people had already spread from tip to tip and coast to coast. Like all humans, these Native Americans sought to understand their place in the universe, the nature of their relationship with the divine, and the origin of the world into which their ancestors had emerged. The answers lay in their sacred stories. Author María García Esperón, illustrator Amanda Mijangos, and translator David Bowles have gifted us a treasure. Their talents have woven this collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents—the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it—from the edge of Argentina all the way up to Alaska. The Em Querido list seeks to introduce the finest books in translation from around the world to an American audience. We feel lucky to be bringing you this book on our inaugural list, which we hope will be a true window and mirror

The Smoking Mirror

David Bowles
The Smoking Mirror Book PDF

Author : David Bowles
Publisher : Ifwg Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1925496023

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The Smoking Mirror by David Bowles Pdf

Carol and Johnny Garza are 12-year-old twins whose lives in a small Texas town are forever changed by their mother's unexplained disappearance. Shipped off to relatives in Mexico by their grieving father, the twins soon learn that their mother is a nagual, a shapeshifter, and that they have inherited her powers. In order to rescue her, they will have to descend into the Aztec underworld and face the dangers that await them. American Library Association, 2016 Pura Belpre Author Honor winning novel.

Selected Poems of Luis de Góngora

Luis de Góngora
Selected Poems of Luis de G ngora Book PDF

Author : Luis de Góngora
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780226140629

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Selected Poems of Luis de Góngora by Luis de Góngora Pdf

Making Luis de Góngora’s work available to contemporary English-language readers without denying his historical context, Selected Poems of Luis de Góngora presents him as not only one of the greatest and most complex poets of his time, but also the funniest and most charismatic. From longer works, such as “The Fable of Polyphemus and Galatea,” to shorter ballads, songs, and sonnets, John Dent-Young’s free translations capture Góngora’s intensely musical voice and transmit the individuality and self-assuredness of the poet. Substantial introductions and extensive notes provide personal and historical context, explain the ubiquitous puns and erotic innuendo, and discuss translation choices. A significant edition of this seminal and challenging poet, Selected Poems of Luis de Góngora will find an eager audience among students of poetry and scholars studying the history and literature of Spain.

How to Solve a Problem

Ashima Shiraishi
How to Solve a Problem Book PDF

Author : Ashima Shiraishi
Publisher : Make Me a World
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781524773298

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How to Solve a Problem by Ashima Shiraishi Pdf

From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in rock climbing and in life. To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes, and obstacles that seem insurmountable until you learn to see the possibilities within them. And then there is the moment of triumph, when there's nothing above you but sky and nothing below but a goal achieved. Ashima Shiraishi draws on her experience as a world-class climber in this story that challenges readers to tackle the problems in their own lives and rise to greater heights than they would have ever thought possible.

The Immortal Boy

Francisco Montaña Ibáñez
The Immortal Boy Book PDF

Author : Francisco Montaña Ibáñez
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781646140534

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The Immortal Boy by Francisco Montaña Ibáñez Pdf

Two intertwining stories of Bogotá. One, a family of five children, left to live on their own. The other, a girl in an orphanage who will do anything to befriend the mysterious Immortal Boy. How they weave together will never leave you. Presented in English and Spanish.

They Call Her Fregona

David Bowles
They Call Her Fregona Book PDF

Author : David Bowles
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593462584

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They Call Her Fregona by David Bowles Pdf

A companion to the Pura Belpré Honor book They Call Me Güero “You can be my boyfriend.” It only takes five words to change Güero’s life at the end of seventh grade. The summer becomes extra busy as he learns to balance new band practice with his old crew, Los Bobbys, and being Joanna Padilla’s boyfriend. They call her “fregona” because she’s tough, always sticking up for her family and keeping the school bully in check. But Güero sees her softness. Together they cook dollar-store spaghetti and hold hands in the orange grove, learning more about themselves and each other than they could have imagined. But when they start eighth grade, Joanna faces a tragedy that requires Güero to reconsider what it means to show up for someone you love. Honoring multiple poetic traditions, They Call Her Fregona is a bittersweet first-love story in verse and the highly anticipated follow-up to They Call Me Güero.

Take Back the Block

Chrystal D. Giles
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Author : Chrystal D. Giles
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593175200

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Take Back the Block by Chrystal D. Giles Pdf

AN NPR BOOKS WE LOVE SELECTION! WINNER OF THE ILA SOCIAL JUSTICE LITERATURE AWARD! Can sixth grader Wes save his neighborhood? "This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read." --Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like Me Brand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee-- Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade. That—and hanging out with the crew (his best friends since little-kid days) and playing video games—is what Wes wants to be thinking about at the start of the school year, not the protests his parents are always dragging him to. But when a powerful real estate developer makes an offer to buy Kensington Oaks, the neighborhood Wes has lived in his whole life, everything changes. The grown-ups are supposed to have all the answers, but all they’re doing is arguing. Even Wes’s best friends are fighting. And some of them may be moving. Wes isn’t about to give up the only home he’s ever known without a fight. He’s always been good at puzzles, and he knows there must be a missing piece that will solve this puzzle and save the Oaks. But can he find it before it’s too late? Chrystal D. Giles’s timely debut explores community, social justice, family, and friendship, and asks what it means to belong—to a place and a movement—and to fight for a cause that you believe in. * "Outstanding."—School Library Journal, Starred Review * “Transformative.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

The Witch Owl Parliament

David Bowles,Raúl the Third
The Witch Owl Parliament Book PDF

Author : David Bowles,Raúl the Third
Publisher : Tu Books
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1620145928

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The Witch Owl Parliament by David Bowles,Raúl the Third Pdf

Resurrected by her brother using a forbidden combination of alchemy and engineering, apprentice curandera Cristina vows to protect the Republic of Santander against the lechuzas terrorizing immigrants and plaguing the country.

Words with Wings

Nikki Grimes
Words with Wings Book PDF

Author : Nikki Grimes
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781635924787

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Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes Pdf

In this Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, Children's Literature Legacy Award-winner Nikki Grimes explores though her celebrated poetry how a supportive teacher can be the key to unlocking a dreamer's imaginative power through creative writing. Gabby's world is filled with daydreams. However, what began as an escape from her parents' arguments has now taken over her life. But with the help of a new teacher, 'Gabby the dreamer' might just become 'Gabby the writer' and the words that once carried her away might allow her to soar. Written in vivid, accessible poems, this remarkable verse novel is a celebration of imagination, of friendship, of one girl's indomitable spirit, and of a teacher's ability to reach out and change a life. Coretta Scott King Author Honor book NCTE Notable Children's Books in the English Language Arts Kirkus Reviews Best Book

Tactics of Hope in Latinx Children's and Young Adult Literature

Jesus Montaño,Regan Postma-Montaño
Tactics of Hope in Latinx Children s and Young Adult Literature Book PDF

Author : Jesus Montaño,Regan Postma-Montaño
Publisher : University of New Mexico Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : 9780826363831

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Tactics of Hope in Latinx Children's and Young Adult Literature by Jesus Montaño,Regan Postma-Montaño Pdf

Using Gloria Anzaldúa's theories of conocimiento as a critical lens, the authors examine several literary works including Side by Side / Lado a lado; They Call Me Güero; Land of the Cranes; Efrén Divided; and Gabi, a Girl in Pieces.

The Rise of the Halfling King

David O. Bowles
The Rise of the Halfling King Book PDF

Author : David O. Bowles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : 1947627368

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The Rise of the Halfling King by David O. Bowles Pdf

A magical boy from Mayan mythology faces impossible tasks and a ruthless king to save the people of Mexico.

Feathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky

David O. Bowles
Feathered Serpent Dark Heart of Sky Book PDF

Author : David O. Bowles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1941026729

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Feathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky by David O. Bowles Pdf

The stories in Feathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky trace the history of the world from its beginnings in the dreams of the dual god, Ometeotl, to the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in Mexico and the fall of the great city Tenochtitlan. In this book's beautiful language, we learn the history of the Creator Twins―Feathered Serpent and Dark Heart of Sky―and how they built the world on a leviathan's back; of the shape-shifting nahualli; and the aluxes, elfish beings known to help out the occasional wanderer. And finally, we read Aztec tales about the arrival of the blonde strangers from across the sea, the strangers who seek to upend the rule of Moctezuma and destroy the very stories we are reading. David Bowles stitches together the fragmented folklore and mythology of pre-Colombian Mexico into an exciting, unified narrative in the tradition of William Buck's Ramayana, Robert Fagles's Iliad, and Neil Gaiman's Norse Myths. Readers of Norse and Greek mythologies will delight in this rich retelling of stories less explored. These tales hold a touch of magical realism while holding true to their meanings and their Indigenous roots. Legends and myths captured David Bowles's imagination as a young Latino reader; he was fascinated with epics like the Iliad and the Odyssey. Despite growing up on the United States/Mexico border, he had never read a single Aztec or Mayan myth until he was in college. This experience inspired him to reconnect with that forgotten past. Several of his books have incorporated themes from Mexican myths that are told throughout generations such as the middle grade graphic novel, The Chupacabras of the Rio Grande which includes the infamous chupacabra, a creature from Latin American folklore that sucks the blood of livestock, goats, and even people. Pura Belpr award winner, Bowles has written stories that maintain the theme of history and Mexican American folklore. He has written children's books, as well as a middle grade poetry book, They Call Me Guero: A Border Kid's Poems which won the Pura Belpr Honor award, the TIL Best Middle Grade Book award, the Tom s Rivera award, and numerous other honors.