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1 - Lucky Broken Girl
Ruth Behar - Nancy Paulsen Books
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"A book for anyone mending from childhood wounds." - Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street In this unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative - based on the author's childhood in the 1960s - a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl is adjusting to her new life... |
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2 - La Princesa and the Pea
Susan Middleton Elya - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
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The Princess and the Pea gets a fresh twist in this charming bilingual retelling. El prncipe knows this girl is the one for him, but, as usual, his mother doesn't agree. The queen has a secret test in mind to see if this girl is really a princesa. But the prince might just have a sneaky... |
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3 - The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
PABLO CARTAYA - VIKING CHILDREN'S Books
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"Sensational." - Matt de la Pea, New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author of The Last Stop on Market StreetSave the restaurant. Save the town. Get the girl. Make Abuela proud. Can thirteen-year-old Arturo Zamora do it all or is he in for a BIG,... |
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4 - The First Rule of Punk
CELIA C PREZ - Viking Books for Young Readers
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From debut author and longtime zine-maker Celia C. Prez, The First Rule of Punk is a wry and heartfelt exploration of friendship, finding your place, and learning to rock out like no one's watching. There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school - you can't fix it with... |
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5 - All Around Us
Xelena González - Cinco Puntos Press
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"All Around Us begs to be shared over and over." -- Yuyi Morales "A transcendent, perfectly gorgeous book." - Naomi Shihab Nye ALSC Notable Childrens Book 2018 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book2018 American Indian Youth Literature Award: Picture Book Honor Best Picture... |
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6 - Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
MONICA BROWN - NorthSouth Books
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Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits,... |
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