Stella Díaz never gives up

Title:

Author:

Dominguez, Angela, author, illustrator.

ISBN:

9781250229113

Personal Author:

Dominguez, Angela, author, illustrator.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication Information:

New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2020.

Physical Description:

194 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Abstract:

Stella gets a big surprise when her mom plans a trip to visit their family in Mexico! Stella loves marine animals, and she can't wait to see the ocean for the first time, until she arrives and learns that the sea and its life forms are in danger due to pollution. Stella wants to save the ocean, but she knows she can't do it alone. It's going to take a lot of work and help from old and new friends to make a difference, but Stella Díaz never gives up!

Language:

English

Subject Term:

Hispanic American children -- Juvenile fiction.

Beaches -- Juvenile fiction.

Marine pollution -- Juvenile fiction.

Hispanic Americans -- Fiction.

Marine pollution -- Fiction.

Social action -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

Mexico -- Juvenile fiction.

Mexico -- Fiction.

Genre:

Juvenile fiction.

Juvenile works.

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Summary

From award-winning author Angela Dominguez comes the novel Stella Diaz Never Gives Up , a story about a shy Mexican-American girl who becomes an environmental activist and makes a difference in her community.

Stella gets a big surprise when her mom plans a trip to visit their family in Mexico! Stella loves marine animals, and she can't wait to see the ocean for the first time . . . until she arrives and learns that the sea and its life forms are in danger due to pollution.

Stella wants to save the ocean, but she knows she can't do it alone. It's going to take a lot of work and help from old and new friends to make a difference, but Stella Díaz never gives up!

This is the second middle-grade novel from award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez. Based on the author's experiences growing up Mexican-American, this infectiously charming character comes to life through relatable story-telling including simple Spanish vocabulary and adorable black-and-white art throughout.

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020 for Younger Readers

Reviews (1)

Booklist Review

After tackling the business of making a big presentation at school, Stella is ready for a summer full of exciting adventures. She visits her family's home country of Mexico and sees the ocean for the first time. Then, she attends a camp at the Shedd Aquarium, where she learns that the ocean is in big trouble, and it's up to all of us to do our part to protect it and all its creatures. The theme of Stella's story continues along the lines of finding your voice and learning how to connect with people, and the challenge of saving the oceans is just the push she needs not just to make new friends but to organize them to make a difference. Stella Diaz Never Gives Up is the second entry in a delightful series that is full of heart and purpose. The author sprinkles in plenty of charming illustrations and immersive Spanish language phrases. A list of resources and ideas for charity projects for any budding activists who feel empowered by Stella's story is icing on the cake.