Theme: identities

An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

A collection of stories captures the lives of different teenagers growing up in the barrio, including Rita, who goes to live with her grandparents in Puerto Rico; Luis, who spends his days working at his father’s junkyard; and Sandra, who tries to rediscover her natural Latino beauty.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Realistic Fiction, Short Stories, United States of America, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Just Like Home/Como en mi Tierra

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

A young girl’s first sights and experiences in the United States are sometimes familiar “just like home.”

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Running On The Cracks

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

Leo’s running from her past. Finlay’s running into trouble. Together, they stumble into a crazy new world of secrets, lies, and Chinese food. But someone is on Leo’s trail . . . Eccentric, unforgettable characters and genuine, heart-pounding suspense make for a stunning combination as celebrated author Julia Donaldson expands her talents in her first [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » 1 Comment

My Family

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

In a lively celebration of families in all their diversity and connections, this full-color photo-essay shows loving families across the world having fun together, eating, working, praying, teaching, learning, playing, and more.

Descriptors: Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), International, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Spirit of the Maya: A Boy Explores His People’s Mysterious Past

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Kin, a 12-year-old Lacando’n boy living in a Mexican town, is descended from the ancient Maya. Wearing contemporary clothing yet sporting the style of long hair traditional to his people, he is clearly rooted in both the past and the present. After his grandfather shows him a book about Pacal, a Maya who became king [...]

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Mexico, Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Jade and Iron: Latin American Tales from Two Cultures

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The part one of this anthology contains mythic tales from the native inhabitants explaining how the world came to be. There are warriors and princesses who turn into towering volcanoes, an opossum who steals fire for mankind, and a giant worm who drinks a river so people can find fish. The second part contains stories [...]

Descriptors: Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Remembering Stone (Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature. Commended (Awards))

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A surprising journey of self-discoveryIn early fall, the blackbirds creak like rusty wheels behind our apartment . . . “One day I will return like you,” my mother tells the birds. “But for now, you go. Que les vaya bien. Safe journey.”Ana doesn’t understand the pull of this faraway place until one night she puts [...]

Descriptors: Latin America, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment