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Mr. Lincoln's Way
by Polacco, Patricia
Story of a young bully who learns lessons of tolerance.
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Topics
African American History,
Native American History,
Latino History,
Asian Pacific American History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Philomel, 2001, New York, NY
My Name is Maria Isabel
by Ada, Alma Flor
A young girl teaches readers a lesson on having pride in one's heritage.
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Aladdin Paperbacks, 1993, New York, NY
Paco and the Witch
by Felix Pitre
- Topic Latino History
- Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Lodestar, 1995, New York, NY
PiƱatas and Smiling Skeletons: Celebrating Mexican Festivals
by Harris, Zoe and Suzanne Williams
Examines the historical background, legends, recipes, crafts, and celebrations of a year of special Mexican festivals.
- Topic Latino History
- Age Group Adult
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Pacific View Press, 1998, Berkeley, CA
Puerto Rico.
by Schwebacher, Martin
A description of Puerto Rico including wildlife, government and culture.
- Topic Latino History
- Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Benchmark Books, 2001, New York, NY
Award Key
- Caldecott Medal
- Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
- Newberry Medal
- Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
- Golden Kite Award
- Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.