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In My Family

by Garza Lomas Carmen

Author and artist Carmen Lomas Garza takes readers to her hometown of Kingsville, Texas, near the Mexican border. Through vibrant paintings and warm personal stories, she brings to life memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American community.  Book is written in English and Spanish

  • Topics Latino History,
    Women's History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Children's Book Press, 1996, San Francisco, CA

Isla

by Arthur Dorros

A little girl and her grandmother take a flying journey to visit the Caribbean island where the grandmother grew up.  Book is available in English and Spanish

  • Topics Latino History,
    Women's History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award Caldecott Medal
  • Publisher Puffin Books, 1995, New York, NY

Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems : Jitomates Risuen~os y otros poemas de primavera

by Alcaron, Francisco

A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations by a renowned Mexican American poet. Tomatoes laugh, chiles explode, and tortillas applaud the sun!  

  • Topic Latino History
  • Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Children's Book Press, 1997, San Francisco, CA

Meet Josephina (?)

by Tripp, Valerie

A young Mexican girl living near Santa Fe learns about the importance of her culture through family and music.  

  • Topics Latino History,
    Women's History,
    19th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher American Girl, 1997, Middleton, WI

Miguel and the Santero

by Guzzo, Sandra

Miguel learns the art of carving from his elderly neighbor.  

  • Topic Latino History
  • Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher U of NM Press, 1993, Albuquerque, NM
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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.

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