Us, in Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos by Lulu Delacre (English) Pap

Description: Us, in Progress by Lulu Delacre A collection of short stories featuring Latin Americans allows readers to experience life through their eyes, celebrate their victories, and see their hardships. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Beautifully written with candor, honesty, and perfect brevity. A collection not to be missed." (Booklist starred review) Acclaimed author and Pura Belpré Award honoree Lulu Delacres beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking look at the diverse Latinos who live in the United States.In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from a young girl whose day at her fathers burrito truck surprises her to two sisters working together to change the older sisters immigration status, and more.Turn the pages to experience life through the eyes of these boys and girls whose families originally hail from many different countries; see their hardships, celebrate their victories, and come away with a better understanding of what it means to be Latino in the U.S. today.A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A Los Angeles Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A 2017 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Childrens Literature Honor Book * A Booklist Top 10 Diverse Fiction for Older and Middle Readers * CCBC Choices Pick of 2018 * CBC Notable in Social Studies Author Biography Lulu Delacre was born in Puerto Rico and her childhood there gave her the inspiration to create Rafi and Rosi. She studied art first at the University of Puerto Rico and later at LEcole SupÉrieure dArts Graphiques, in Paris, France. Now living in Maryland with her husband and daughter, Ms. Delacre delights in bringing her Latina heritage to life in books such as Arroz Con Leche; Shake It, Morena; and Salsa Stories. Lulu Delacre naciÓ en Puerto Rico, donde creciÓ cazando lagartijas, haciendo dibujos y escuchando la canciÓn nocturna del coquÍ. EstudiÓ arte primero en la Universidad de Puerto Rico y luego en LEcole SupÉrieure DArts Graphiques, en ParÍs, Francia. Ahora vive en Maryland con su esposo y su hija. A Lulu Delacre le da mucha satisfacciÓn crear cuentos en espaÑol y en inglÉs que celebran su herencia latina, como por ejemplo: Arroz Con Leche; Shake It, Morena; y Salsa Stories. Review …"Pura Belpré honoree Delacres chronicles--each different from the next--offer moving snapshots of family heartbreak, disadvantage, dysfunctionality, heartbreak, privilege, and joy." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)… "Beautifully written with candor, honesty and perfect brevity. Delacre illustrates as well, providing a gorgeous mixed-media portrait of each storys main character. A collection not to be missed." -- Booklist (starred review)"This welcome update to short story collections such as Gary Sotos Baseball in April and prose alternative to Alma Flor Adas Yes!: We Are Latinos is a solid addition to libraries and would also add much-needed diversity to classroom study." -- School Library Journal"Portraits are indeed beautiful...will surely inspire discussion of current issues." -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books"Delacres collection challenges existing misconceptions by giving readers an intimate and varied look into what it is like to be young and Latino in the United States today." -- The Horn Book"Middle grade readers will appreciate reading stories that reflect their lives, not their parents or grandparents stories" (from the "10 Exciting New Middle Grade Books with Latinx Main Characters") -- Brightly Review Quote "This welcome update to short story collections such as Gary Sotos Baseball in April and prose alternative to Alma Flor Adas Yes!: We Are Latinos is a solid addition to libraries and would also add much-needed diversity to classroom study." Details ISBN0062392158 Author Lulu Delacre Pages 256 Audience Age 8 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2019 ISBN-10 0062392158 ISBN-13 9780062392152 Format Paperback Subtitle Short Stories About Young Latinos Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Language English Illustrator Lulu Delacre Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Publication Date 2019-08-06 US Release Date 2019-08-06 UK Release Date 2019-08-06 Imprint HarperCollins Place of Publication New York, NY Birth 1981 Affiliation Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkey Position EDITOR Alternative 9780062392169 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2019-08-18 NZ Release Date 2019-08-18 Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138847102;

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