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The Honorable Prison
by Becerra de Jenkins, Lyll
Because few novels have addressed the political upheaval in South America, this gripping tale is especially welcome. Loosely based on the author's childhood experiences, Marta Maldonada's story begins as her journalist father continues to attack, in the pages of his newspaper, the country's dictator resulting in the family's imprisonment. Perseverance and courage are the central themes of this poignant story about a South American family faced with political oppression.
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Middle School, High School, Adult
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Publisher Dutton Juvenile, 1988, New York, NY
The Song of the Coqui
by Nicholasa Mohr, Martorell Antonio
A lyrical and dramatic retelling of three animal stories that come from the rich heritage of Puerto Rican folklore.
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Viking, 1995, New York, NY
The Storyteller's Candle
by Gonzalez, Lucia
During the early days of the Great Depression, NYC's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpre, introduceds the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three King's Day fiesta.
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Topics
Latino History,
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Children's Book Press, 2008, San Francisco, CA
The Storyteller's Candle : La Velita de los Cuentos
by Gonzalez, Lucia
During the early days of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpre´, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Children's Book Press, 2008, San Francisco, CA
The Vejigante and the Folk Festivals of Puerto Rico
by Edwin Fontánez
An entertaining tool for discovering Puerto Rico's rich vejigante tradition - beautiful coloring activities and informative historical notes illuminate the style and symbolism of Puerto Rico's folk festivals.
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award Newberry Medal
- Publisher Exit Studio, 1996, Arlington, VA
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.
