Call Number
J 811.54 ENG
J 811.54 ENG
Summary
uba has fought three wars for independence, and still she is not free. This history in verse creates a lyrical portrait of Cuba. (2009 Pura Belpré winner)
uba has fought three wars for independence, and still she is not free. This history in verse creates a lyrical portrait of Cuba. (2009 Pura Belpré winner)
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J BIO ADA
J BIO ADA
Summary
The author recalls her life and impressions growing up in Cuba. (2000 Pura Belpré winner)
The author recalls her life and impressions growing up in Cuba. (2000 Pura Belpré winner)
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J BIO CARRENO
J BIO CARRENO
Summary
Looks at the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carreno, one of the world's most famous pianists who, by age nine, performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House. (2020 Pura Belpre winner)
Looks at the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carreno, one of the world's most famous pianists who, by age nine, performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House. (2020 Pura Belpre winner)
Title
Drum Dream Girl
Call Number
J BIO CASTRO
J BIO CASTRO
Summary
Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters. (2016 Pura Belpré winner)
Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters. (2016 Pura Belpré winner)
Title
Viva Frida
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J BIO KAHLO
J BIO KAHLO
Summary
Via spare text, examines Kahlo's creative process. (2015 Pura Belpré winner)
Via spare text, examines Kahlo's creative process. (2015 Pura Belpré winner)
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J BIO MANZANO
J BIO MANZANO
Summary
Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slaveowners in Cuba. He spent his early years at the side of his owner's wife, entertaining her friends. His poetry was his outlet, reflecting the beauty and cruelty of his world. Written in verse. (2008 Pura Belpré winner)
Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slaveowners in Cuba. He spent his early years at the side of his owner's wife, entertaining her friends. His poetry was his outlet, reflecting the beauty and cruelty of his world. Written in verse. (2008 Pura Belpré winner)
Title
Dreamers
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J BIO MORALES
J BIO MORALES
Summary
An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. (2019 Pura Belpré winner)
An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. (2019 Pura Belpré winner)
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J BIO RIVERA
J BIO RIVERA
Summary
An introduction to the life, career, and influence of the Mexican painter Diego Rivera. (2012 Pura Belpré winner)
An introduction to the life, career, and influence of the Mexican painter Diego Rivera. (2012 Pura Belpré winner)
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J BIO SAINT MARTIN
J BIO SAINT MARTIN
Summary
The story of Saint Martin de Porres--an endearing tale of perseverance, faith, and triumph over racial and economic prejudice. (2013 Pura Belpré winner)
The story of Saint Martin de Porres--an endearing tale of perseverance, faith, and triumph over racial and economic prejudice. (2013 Pura Belpré winner)
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J COMICS CAMPER
J COMICS CAMPER
Summary
Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are now the proud owners of their own garage--but when a series of earthquakes hit their town and Genie, their beloved cat, disappears they find themselves traveling to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner. (2017 Pura Belpré winner)
Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are now the proud owners of their own garage--but when a series of earthquakes hit their town and Genie, their beloved cat, disappears they find themselves traveling to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner. (2017 Pura Belpré winner)
Title
Magic Windows
Call Number
J ESP NF 306.85 GAR
J ESP NF 306.85 GAR
Summary
In Spanish and English, Carmen Lomas Garza portrays her family's Mexican customs through cut-paper work. (2000 Pura Belpré winner)
In Spanish and English, Carmen Lomas Garza portrays her family's Mexican customs through cut-paper work. (2000 Pura Belpré winner)
Title
Return to Sender
Call Number
J F ALVAREZ
J F ALVAREZ
Summary
After his family hires migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure, eleven-year-old Tyler befriends the oldest daughter, but when he discovers they may not be in the country legally, he realizes that real friendship knows no borders. (2010 Pura Belpré winner)
After his family hires migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure, eleven-year-old Tyler befriends the oldest daughter, but when he discovers they may not be in the country legally, he realizes that real friendship knows no borders. (2010 Pura Belpré winner)
Title
Lucky Broken Girl
Call Number
J F BEHAR
J F BEHAR
Summary
In 1960s New York, fifth-grader Ruthie, a Cuban-Jewish immigrant, must rely on books, art, her family, and friends in her multicultural neighborhood when an accident puts her in a body cast. (2018 Pura Belpré winner)
In 1960s New York, fifth-grader Ruthie, a Cuban-Jewish immigrant, must rely on books, art, her family, and friends in her multicultural neighborhood when an accident puts her in a body cast. (2018 Pura Belpré winner)
Title
The Tequila Worm
Call Number
J F CANALES
J F CANALES
Summary
Sofia grows up in the close-knit community of the barrio in McAllen, Texas, then finds that her experiences as a scholarship student at an Episcopal boarding school in Austin only strengthen her ties to family and her "comadres." (Pura Belpré winner)
Sofia grows up in the close-knit community of the barrio in McAllen, Texas, then finds that her experiences as a scholarship student at an Episcopal boarding school in Austin only strengthen her ties to family and her "comadres." (Pura Belpré winner)
Title
Efrén Divided
Call Number
J F CISNEROS
J F CISNEROS
Summary
While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efrén Nava must take care of his twin siblings after their mother is deported to Mexico. (2021 Pura Belpré winner)
While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efrén Nava must take care of his twin siblings after their mother is deported to Mexico. (2021 Pura Belpré winner)