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Amelia's Road
By: Linda Jacobs Altman
Illustrated by: Enrique Sanchez
Age Level: 6-9
Reading Level: Independent Reader
This moving story opens with the line, "Amelia Luisa Martinez hated roads." For Amelia, all roads represent the impermanence of moving from one farm labor camp to the next. Amelia longs for a place to call home in the midst of so much change. Her quest for home is a tribute to the resilience and resourcefulness shown by migrant children each day, whether they are arriving at a new school or are working in the fields. Acrylic paintings on canvas offer a lovely texture to the illustrations.
By: Linda Jacobs Altman
Illustrated by: Enrique Sanchez
Age Level: 6-9
Reading Level: Independent Reader
This moving story opens with the line, "Amelia Luisa Martinez hated roads." For Amelia, all roads represent the impermanence of moving from one farm labor camp to the next. Amelia longs for a place to call home in the midst of so much change. Her quest for home is a tribute to the resilience and resourcefulness shown by migrant children each day, whether they are arriving at a new school or are working in the fields. Acrylic paintings on canvas offer a lovely texture to the illustrations.
Arroz con Leche
By: Lulu Delacre
Age Level: 3-6
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
These traditional rhymes and songs from Latin America are presented in both English and Spanish. Gentle illustrations accompany the short verses, and show both cities and the countryside. Children and adults from Spanish-speaking backgrounds will recognize many of these fun songs and rhymes.
By: Lulu Delacre
Age Level: 3-6
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
These traditional rhymes and songs from Latin America are presented in both English and Spanish. Gentle illustrations accompany the short verses, and show both cities and the countryside. Children and adults from Spanish-speaking backgrounds will recognize many of these fun songs and rhymes.
Borreguita and the Coyote
By: Verna Aardema
Illustrated by: Petra Mathers
Age Level: 3-6
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
Left alone to graze, Borreguita outsmarts the fierce coyote who thinks the small lamb would be a tasty lunch. This tale from Ayutla, Mexico, is retold with sly humor and illustrated with dramatic, full color illustrations.
By: Verna Aardema
Illustrated by: Petra Mathers
Age Level: 3-6
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
Left alone to graze, Borreguita outsmarts the fierce coyote who thinks the small lamb would be a tasty lunch. This tale from Ayutla, Mexico, is retold with sly humor and illustrated with dramatic, full color illustrations.
Eight Days: A Story of Haiti
By: Edwidge Danticat
Illustrated by: Alix Delinois
Age Level: 6-9
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
In this tribute to Haiti and her children, the author imagines the dreams of a young boy trapped beneath the rubble for eight days, as he remembers the many places around Port-au-Prince where he has played and laughed and spent time with his family. In this way, Danticat captures the joy and beauty of Haiti before the earthquake, as well as her people's spirit and determination to survive. Vibrant illustrations by Alix Delinois bring this inspiring tale to life.
By: Edwidge Danticat
Illustrated by: Alix Delinois
Age Level: 6-9
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
In this tribute to Haiti and her children, the author imagines the dreams of a young boy trapped beneath the rubble for eight days, as he remembers the many places around Port-au-Prince where he has played and laughed and spent time with his family. In this way, Danticat captures the joy and beauty of Haiti before the earthquake, as well as her people's spirit and determination to survive. Vibrant illustrations by Alix Delinois bring this inspiring tale to life.
Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King
By: Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by: Brian Pinkney
Age Level: 3-6
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
The significance and impact of Dr. King and why his birthday is celebrated is presented in a handsome package. Fluid text combines with stunning illustrations done in scratchboard and paint, to make a sometimes difficult subject accessible to younger children. Also available in Spanish.
By: Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by: Brian Pinkney
Age Level: 3-6
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
The significance and impact of Dr. King and why his birthday is celebrated is presented in a handsome package. Fluid text combines with stunning illustrations done in scratchboard and paint, to make a sometimes difficult subject accessible to younger children. Also available in Spanish.
Home of the Brave
By: Katherine Applegate
Age Level: 9-12
Reading Level: Independent Reader
This novel, written in free verse, tells the story of Kek, an eleven-year-old boy from the Sudan who arrives as a refugee to Minnesota in the middle of winter. In moments both amusing and heartbreaking, it is possible to see through Kek's eyes what it is like for new immigrants who come to this country and to think about the scars that war leaves on its youngest victims.
By: Katherine Applegate
Age Level: 9-12
Reading Level: Independent Reader
This novel, written in free verse, tells the story of Kek, an eleven-year-old boy from the Sudan who arrives as a refugee to Minnesota in the middle of winter. In moments both amusing and heartbreaking, it is possible to see through Kek's eyes what it is like for new immigrants who come to this country and to think about the scars that war leaves on its youngest victims.
In English, of Course
By: Josephine Nobisso
Age Level: 6-9
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
On the first day of school, Josephine must tell her new classmates in the Bronx about her native Italy. Even though she understands English, she keeps thinking of the words in Italian! Based on the childhood experiences of the author, this book offers a tribute to the many immigrant children who have built a new life in this country — in English, of course.
By: Josephine Nobisso
Age Level: 6-9
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
On the first day of school, Josephine must tell her new classmates in the Bronx about her native Italy. Even though she understands English, she keeps thinking of the words in Italian! Based on the childhood experiences of the author, this book offers a tribute to the many immigrant children who have built a new life in this country — in English, of course.
Roadrunner's Dance
By: Rudolfo Anaya
Illustrated by: David Diaz
Age Level: 6-9
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Snake terrifies children and their parents. He claims to be the "king of the road." But with gifts from the animals, Desert Woman fashions Roadrunner to defeat Snake. In the tradition of a folktale, this original story explains why rattlesnakes have their rattle and how cooperation can save the day.
By: Rudolfo Anaya
Illustrated by: David Diaz
Age Level: 6-9
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Snake terrifies children and their parents. He claims to be the "king of the road." But with gifts from the animals, Desert Woman fashions Roadrunner to defeat Snake. In the tradition of a folktale, this original story explains why rattlesnakes have their rattle and how cooperation can save the day.