A runaway boy with nothing finds everything he needs, including a family, in the most unlikely of places–at a racetrack.
Homestretch
Americas
Materials from the Americas
No Time For Monsters / No Hay Tiempo Para Monstruos
Each time Mama asks Roberto to help around the house, he claims to be afraid that a monster will take him away.
Abuelo Vivia Solo
A young woman recalls her grandfather’s abiding presence in her life as he cares for her throughout her infancy and childhood while her mother is at school or work, until she is the one fixing his snacks and seeing him safely to bed.
My Special Day at Third Street School
A school visit from children’s book author Amanda Drake brings a day full of fun. A boy tells how his class prepares for author Amanda Drake’s arrival: reading her books, decorating the room, making lemonade, baking a cake and discussing what questions to ask (and not to ask). The writer makes a terrific impression and motivates the children to write their own stories later. Meanwhile the narrator has made a suggestion to Miss Drake that inspires her next book , My Special Day in Third Street School.
Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off
Freddie Ramos finds a mysterious package outside his Starwood Park Apartments home containing sneakers that allow him to run faster than a train, and inspire him to perform heroic deeds.
Strange Parents
This compelling novel about immigration for intermediate readers details the difficulties encountered by children separated from their parents
The Party for Papa Luis / La fiesta para Papa Luis
A cumulative tale in which Papa Luis’s family and friends make preparations for his birthday fiesta, complete with pinata, cake, and a clown.
Colombia
“Discusses Colombia, its history, conflicts, and the reasons why it is currently in the news”–Provided by publisher.
El Tigre y El Rayo: The Jaguar and the Lightning
A folktale about a boasting jaguar who is humbled by lightning.
Bisa Bea, Bisa Bel (Spanish Edition)
Hacer limpieza general puede descubrirnos un mundo. En el cuarto de mi madre -cuenta Bel- había un armario, dentro del armario había un cajón, dentro del cajón había una caja, dentro de la caja había un sobre, dentro del sobre había un montón de retratos, dentro de un retrato estaba Bisa Bea. Y así, de la mano del pasado y del futuro, Bel vivirá su presente.