Gabriela Mistral loved words and sounds and stories. Born in Chile, she would grow to become the first Nobel Prize-winning Latina woman in the world. As a poet and a teacher, she inspired children across many countries to let their voices be heard. This beautifully crafted story, where words literally come to life, is told with the rhythm and melody of a poem. The second in Luna Rising’s bilingual storybook biography series. My Name is Gabriela/Me llamo Gabriela is beautiful tribute to a woman who taught us the power of words and the importance of following our dreams. The story of Gabriela Mistral will continue to inspire children everywhere.
- ISBN: 9780873588591
- Authors: Brown, Monica; Brown, Moniea
- Illustrator: Parra, John
- Published: 2005 , Luna Rising
- Themes: Authors, bilingualism, Dream
- Descriptors: Chile, Fiction, Latin America, Picture Book, Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 32
I love Monica Brown’s “My Name is . . . ” series of books. What better way to celebrate Latin American artists — writers, singers, poets, and soccer players — than with a bilingual book in English and Spanish? For someone like me with a basic understanding of written Spanish, the Spanish words are easy to understand with the English alongside, and the poetry in either language works well with the folk art paintings by John Parra. Many people are probably not familiar with Chile’s first Nobel Prize winner in literature, but this beautiful, simple book will probably encourage students and teachers alike to take a look at her poetry.