Outspoken Mags decides to help her new friend Gillian, a talented violin student, reconcile with her estranged father so that he will allow her to attend a prestigious music school in England.
Second Fiddle: Or How to Tell a Blackbird from a Sausage
Author: Yoo Kyung Sung
Everybody Bakes Bread
A rainy-day errand introduces Carrie to many different kinds of bread, including chapatis, challah, and papusaa.
The Book of Hob Stories
Hob, the friendly spirit who lives under the stairs and protects the house, must do battle with a variety of evil beings trying to take control of his family’s home.
The Tangerine Tree
When Ida finds out that Papa must leave Jamaica to work in America, she’s heartbroken. But there is some consolation in knowing that Papa needs her to care of the tangerine tree while he’s away, and his parting gift of a book comes with a promise: he’ll be home again by the time she’s able to read it.
A Doll for Navidades
Las Navidades are coming. The house smells of cinnamon and coconut, crepe paper festoons the yard, and best of all, the Three Magi will soon bring presents to all the children. Esmeralda hopes they will bring her a baby doll. But instead, she receives something far more precious: she experiences firsthand the magic of giving and the power of her family’s love for her.
Emerald Blue
A young girl describes the life that she and her brother share with their grandmother in her Caribbean island home, until their mother comes to take them away.
Where Jamaica Go?
Jamaica has fun and sees many colorful sights as she goes downtown, goes to the beach, and rides home with Daddy.
Jump Up Time: A Trinidad Carnival Story
Carnival is supposed to be a happy time, but Lily wishes it were over. Her family has been working on the gorgeous hummingbird costume for months, but it’s Lily’s big sister, Christine, who will wear it at the Children’s Carnival. Lily doesn’t want to wait till next year for her chance to jump up in costume.
The Song of El Coqui and Other Tales of Puerto Rico
A collection of three folktales which reflect the diverse heritage within Puerto Rican culture.
Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates
On an island called Puerto Rico a boy named Roberto Clemente dreamed of nothing but winning at baseball. With no money–but plenty of determination–Clemente practiced on muddy fields with a glove made from a coffee sack. Little League became minor league, which turned into winter league and, finally, he made it to the major leagues! With lightning speed, towering home runs, and grand slams, Clemente introduced himself to America.