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Siblings

9/28/2018

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Dear Sister 
by Alison McGhee ill Joe Bluhm

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There is a unique quality to sibling dynamics. In the first place, there isn’t much mystery. You know all the secret little things that only two who share the same living space can appreciate. You have the same backstory. This can work for and against your relationship.
Alison McGhee explores this complex bond in Dear Sister, an epistolary collection of messages from a brother to his eight-years-younger sibling, beginning with his sister’s birth and concluding when he leaves home for college.
Required by his parents whom he often refers to as the wardens, he frequently composes cards and notes for his sister. Some celebrate important events such as birthdays. There are "report cards" grading her on characteristics ranging from crying to avoiding lima beans. There is more than one apology. Many are accompanied by his drawings. Readers follow the lives of both as they grow up and experience life’s challenges.
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The evolution of their relationship is brilliantly chronicled. A running thread is the young girl's insistence on multiple readings of her favorite book, Never Too Clever. Her delight in hearing the story read aloud does not diminish with time.
Bluhm illustrates with three distinctive styles: the onmiscent narrator in black ink drawings, often with blue shading; the young sister with her early childish scribbles and primitive drawings; and the brother's detailed pencil sketches. The boy's illustrations document his development as an artist. Expressive artwork becomes progressively more intricate as the years go by.
Not surprisingly, it is when the two grow older and one moves away that they come to fully recognize their shared affection for one another.
Readers with memories of family relationships will be drawn to this heartwarming story. Give a copy to the siblings in your life. Young and old, they will relate.
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How many "Been there. Done that" moments will you find within these pages? 

Meeting the Creators

I have been a fan of Alison McGhee’s work for some time. What I Leave Behind, Maybe a Fox, Birdie and Pablo are three recently published titles that I completely and totally fell in love with. Not only is Alison a gifted author, she is also a very talented narrator.
I had the good fortune to meet up with Alison and her sister Holly, literary agent and kidlit author. Wonder if these sisters ever had sibling issues?
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At a picture book presentation I sat next to an unfamiliar face. I was fairly certain that he was not a librarian, nor part of a publishing team. Who was this guy? He introduced himself: Joe Bluhm, illustrator for a soon-to-be-released book.
At the conclusion of the event, Joe produced a galley of a book based on an intriguing concept and filled with the most engaging illustrations. He shared a bit about the book and his illustration process. Thanks Joe for a copy of Dear Sister.
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He signed the ARC.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: October 2, 2018 Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books ISBN: 978-1481451420
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Follow Me

9/24/2018

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Little Whale by Jo Weaver

"Are we nearly there?"
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It begins south of the equator. A mother gray whale senses that it is time to leave the shelter of warm waters and migrate to northern feeding grounds. Her young calf accompanies her for the first time. The journey is filled with wonders as well as dangers: a coral reef, schools of shimmering fish, passing ships, and sharks,
​Realistic physical representation of these noble creatures dovetails nicely with the anthropomorphic elements. Readers young and old can relate to the calf’s repeated query “Are we nearly there?” The protective and loving relationship of a mother for her child is reinforced throughout the text. Migration patterns, an exploration of deep-water life, and a gentle reminder of parental love are all brought to life through gorgeous expressive art.
There are so many reasons to love Little Whale. Illustrations features cool, steely shades of blue. A monochromatic pallet is a brilliant decision. Whales are an integral part of ocean life and fit naturally in the beauty and terror that lies in deep waters.
Weaver's principal medium is charcoal. This could be an excellent opportunity to introduce the technique to youngsters. Use large sheets of paper so that students have plenty of space to work. Compressed charcoal or charcoal pencils are sturdier than vine charcoal. Warning: charcoal can be messy. Provide clothing cover-ups and plan for washing hands after the art session.

Bonus: Illustration Workshop

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Jo Weaver shares the process for creating her illustrations for the picture book Little One. 
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After reading Little Whale, view live footage of an encounter with gray whales.  A close-up look at these mammals is fascinating and informative.
Inspiration for young researchers and artists.
​Science meets art.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: October 1, 2018  Publisher: Peachtree Publishers  ISBN: 978-1682630495
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Adventure Awaits

9/18/2018

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The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid
by Dylan Thuras & Rosemary Mosco ill Joy Ang

Most nonfiction can be neatly classified into specific categories, Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid defies a  simple type of classification.
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The introductory and final pages are an invitation for young readers to be curious and explore wonders waiting to be discovered "starting in your own backyard." Some of the directives are practical. Others are fantastical. For example, the traveler's Packing List includes basic items such as sunscreen and a first aid kit. But look further down the supply checklist and you'll find a Geiger Counter and treats for goats "just in case you run into some adorable hungry goats."
Arrangement of the book's content is intriguing. Thuras and Mosco have eschewed tradition organization. Readers are initially invited to explore the interior of a volcano, located in Iceland.  While in Iceland, the facing page describes sighting Blue Whale migration in an Icelandic bay. 
Travel itinerary becomes evident on succeeding pages. Note that the next stop is about migration of a different sort. Kasanka National Park in Zambia is home to migrating fruit bats. The facing page describes another wonder found in Zambia: The Devil's Swimming Pool, sitting at the lip of Victoria Falls. Turn the page and the pattern continues. This time adventure awaits at the Blood Falls in Antarctica. As one would expect, the final page of the book takes readers to back to where the journey began: the heart of a volcano in Chili. Each entry also includes longitude and latitude location coordinates, a small image of the globe pointing to the country's location and a few geographical pariculars. It is worth noting that entering the location coordinates into a Google search will bring up the featured destination.
Full page, full color illustrations highlight the magnificence of these wonders located throughout the world. Joy Ang offers panoramic vistas as well as images of young explorers. It's a visual invitation to find out more. 
Back matter includes Alternative Travel Routes organized by specific areas of interest. Modes of travel are arranged by speed, with human walking at about 3.1 mph as the slowest and commercial jet at 550 mph as the fastest. There is also a comparison of height for some of the destinations. Finally, there are suggestions for creating personal investigations and sources for further reading.
This volume is jam-packed with multiple opportunities to experience the wonders of the world. Pair the book with a camera, binoculars, a notebook or art supplies and you've got the perfect gift for inquisitive kids everywhere.
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Bonus: Create Your Own Adventure

​As Ellie declares, "adventure is out there."  Curiosity is the first step. 
Visiting local museums, natural parks, and libraries (probably best not to rip out pages of books, Ellie) will feed the heart and soul of adventurers young and old. 
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: September 18, 2018 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company ISBN: 978-1523503544
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At the Movies

9/17/2018

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It  all begins with a great book.
Current box office receipts prove that there is significant interest in romantic comedies featuring an all Asian cast. Crazy Rich Asians has been drawing record-breaking crowds. Interestingly, the movie is based on Kevin Kwan's book with the same title. Jenny Han's YA classic To All the Boys I've Loved Before has been adapted for the screen and is available on Netflix. 
But let's not stop with these fantastic films developed from contemporary fiction. There could be more. Look at these three romantic YA novels written by Asian American authors. Each, in my humble opinion, would translate well to the screen. Can you picture some of your favorite actors assuming roles in these stories? I can. If I were a movie producer looking for a follow-up hit movie, I would consider these 2018 YA books.

The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo

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Clara is the class clown, the prankster. When she takes it too far, she and her arch-nemesis Rose get into a knockdown brawl. As punishment Clara and Rose must work together at KoBra, her father’s Korean-Brazilian fusion food truck. Complications arise when Hamlet from the coffee kiosk begins to pay Clara an inordinate amount of attention. After one date, he decides that she is his girlfriend. Whoa! This is more than Clara's typical superficial relationship.
Our girl has some serious growing up to do. Can she sustain a friendship with a former enemy? Can she commit to one guy? Can she work through her complicated relationship with her mother? Can she repair the damage that her impulsive actions have caused? That’s a lot to ask of one sixteen-year-old.
Maurene Goo’s romantic comedy is more than a smart, slick portrait of love and friendship. It’s also a tantalizing send-up to food trucks. Impossible to read this without having some serious cravings for walk-away eats.
​Review based on uncorrected text.
​Pub date: May 8 2018       Publisher: ​Farrar, Straus and Giroux    ISBN: 978-0374304089

From Twinkle, With Love by Sandhya Menon

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Twinkle feels that she is a "nobody." Ignored by her parents, she longs to be noticed at school. The opportunity comes when Twinkle is asked to direct a movie for the local arts festival. Here is her chance to show the Colorado Springs community that she has talent.
Film geek Sahil has offered to help her produce her filmmaking debut. They brainstorm an imaginative story concept, turning the classic Dracula into a gender-reversal version. But Sahil clearly wants more than just a business relationship.
There is a slight problem. Twinkle has an ongoing crush on Sahil's athletic superstar twin brother Neil. When she begins receiving anonymous emails from a secret admirer, Twinkle assumes (hopes) that the sender is Neil.
Sandhya Menon uses a series of imaginary emails that Twinkle sends to famous women of filmdom in this story of finding where her heart lies.
​Review based on uncorrected text.
​Pub date: May 22, 2018       Publisher: ​Simon Pulse    ISBN: 978-1481495400

American Panda by Gloria Chao

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Mei Lu's parents have her life arranged. At the age of seventeen, she has followed the life plan that they set for her and is about to enter MIT, studying to become a doctor. Her mother, who gives new meaning to the term helicopter parent, has obtained a copy of her class schedule and relentlessly voicemails Mei, wanting to know where she is and what she is doing every moment of the day. She has even selected a suitable husband for her daughter. Mei, a germaphobe, constantly worries about contracting a disease from normal human contact and struggles to stay alert in biology class. She loves dance and is attracted to a young man who is definitely not Taiwanese.
Gloria Chao's heartwarming tale of the girl struggling to be true to herself, while honoring and respecting her family and culture is served with a generous quantity of humor. Love her. Laugh with her. Agonize with her. Mei’s story is the quintessential romantic comedy.
​Review based on uncorrected text.
Pub date: February 6 2018       Publisher: ​Simon Pulse    ISBN: 978-1481499101

Bonus: Love currently available on a screen near you. ​

Romantic comedy films featuring Asian Americans are winners at the box office and in the hearts of viewers. 
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Do You Believe in Magic?

9/13/2018

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Smoke and Mirrors by K. D. Halbrook

...making up stories doesn’t make me a liar...It makes me a storyteller
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Weaving a tale of wonder filled with pain, regret, resolve, hope, and a generous dose of magic is difficult. K. D. Halbrook's words seem to flow effortlessly, creating an illusion that is enchanting, while simultaneously heartbreaking.  
Sasha and Toddy are children of Cirque Magnifique performers. From infancy, their lives have revolved around the wonder of daring aerial acts and dazzling costumes. People come from afar to marvel at these performances. Everyone, that is, except for the residents on the other side of the island. They will have nothing to do with this strangeness
Sasha is devastated when their parents decide that the siblings must attend school with the island children. She believes that she won't fit in. She doesn’t.
​The Cirque kids were color in a gray world, they were many languages and strange accents, they were children of bizarre grown-ups who didn’t have normal jobs or wear normal clothes or carry the same tired expressions in their eyes, like the other island parents did.
Then she notices the beginnings of something sinister. Tendrils of acrid gray mist, known as the Smoke are creeping into her world.  She is both repulsed and intrigued by this shadowy presence. Then one day in an angry outburst to her mother she declares that she wants to disappear.  She wants the Smoke to take them all away from the Cirque. Her fury causes her parents to make a fateful error. High above the ground, without a net, Smoke fills the tent and her father misses grasping the trapeze bar. She watches as her parents plummet to the earth, only to become birds at the last possible moment and fly away.
Stricken with guilt, Sasha takes Toddy and goes in search of the Smoke. To defeat the Smoke they must find the Magician at The Edge of the World, remove his curse, and rescue their parents. Their quest takes them sailing on a ship sprouted from a magic seed..  They encounter King Crab, the Sharp-Beaked Weasel, a Unimoose, and the Grandelion. ​The fantastical beasts are imbued with distinctive personalities and are a bit reminiscent of characters Alice meets in Wonderland. Like Alice, Sasha must use her wits and summon courage she didn't know she possessed. She makes friends in unexpected places and learns to forgive herself.  She heals as she recalls and enumerates the good things in her life.
You remember every nice thing that's happened to you. The people who hugged you when you were sad. The ones who invited you to their birthday party and gave you nicest piece of cake. You think about the most beautiful sights on the island.
Sasha's journey brings closure and peace to her family, the Cirque Magnifique performers, a newly-found friend, a former enemy, and importantly, to herself.
Some book covers resonate with me. This one does. I loved the slightly Art Nouveau graphic design. Note the symmetrical image of the girl. The shapes on each half of the body are the same, but the coloring on each side is different, suggesting duality. What was with the entwined birds? Why was she holding feathers? Smoke and Mirrors had me intrigued before I even cracked the cover. Kudos to the case designer.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
​Pub date: September 4, 2018 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books ISBN: 978-1534405042
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In Second Place...

9/11/2018

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Oliver: The Second-Largest Living Thing on Earth
by Josh Crute ill John Taesoo Kim

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Why the obsession with being first?  Josh Crute explores this ever-present phenomena in Oliver: The Second-Largest Living Thing on Earth. 
Meet Oliver, a mighty sequoia standing 268.1 feet tall. One would think that this height would be impressive. Unfortunately, it is not.  There is a taller tree: Sherman, coincidentally bearing a marked resemblance to the world's largest sequoia: The General Sherman Tree located in Sequoia National Park. 
Oliver notes that Sherman is the recipient of constant attention.  He, on the other hand, receives no notice. Disheartened but not daunted, he begins a regime to increase his stature. "Stretch(ing) limbs" and "munch(ing) on mulch" fail to produce results. Sherman is still bigger and taller. 
What's a second-place finisher to do?
The answer comes quite by accident. Oliver changes his point of view. That's when he notices an entire forest of other sequoias. None are as tall as Sherman. However, there are a lot of them. A. Lot. They make up the Sequoia National Forest and it is indeed impressive.
John Taesoo Kim renders the sequoias with insightful details. Sherman has a bushy leaf beard, mossy green growth beneath his armpit branches and some impressive tattoos sprouting on his limbs.
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Oliver has scrawny branches for arms, ending with puffs of leaves that resemble cheerleader pom poms. Anthropomorphism is only evident among the sequoias.  All other forest vegetation is depicted as silhouettes. 
The final pages provide information on actual sequoias as well as some great factoids on other natural and geographic second-largest record-holders.  A terrific follow-up activity would be to research other second-largest world records.  There is definitely a place for all second-place finishers!
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
​Pub date: September 11, 2018  Publisher: Page Street Kids  ISBN: 978-1624145773
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If You Dare

9/10/2018

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The Darkdeep by Ally Condie & Brendan Reichs

The Darkdeep feeds off fear. ​Fear. Inside us.
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If I had a dollar for every time a student asked for a scary book, I could own a pair of Jimmy Choos. Let's face it: kids love creepy, spine tingling stories. Over time, this genre has consistently retained its appeal. R.L. Stein never goes out of style. Gaiman's Coraline, Black's Doll Bones, Baptist's The Jumbies, and Oppel's The Nest deliver contemporary horror to legions of young audiences.
Now, a dynamic writing duo has tapped into middle grade fascination with horror. Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs invite kids to explore The Darkdeep.
What if your worst nightmare came to life? What if the object of your childhood fears attacked you? What if a group of friends discovered that the terrifying figments of their collective imaginations took form?
Twelve -year-old explorers Nico, Taylor, Emma, and Opal discover a mysterious island hidden beneath massive cliffs. A strange-looking houseboat is moored on the island’s pond. Filled with a collection of the bizarre, this floating oddity feels like a “psychopath’s attic.” But even more intriguing is a swirling pool of black liquid at the bottom of the houseboat.
When Emma gets too close to the whirlpool, the opaque waters drag her into its chilly blackness. She senses a mysterious power which can “spy inside my head.” Soon each member of the group discovers that plunging into the deepness causes personal imaginary creatures to materialize. Everything from unicorns to dinosaurs begins to take shape and briefly inhabit the island. ​Gradually the embodiment of their imaginings become more sinister and more permanent. These monsters become horrific, bent on attacking and killing. The kids’ worst nightmares have become their community’s worst nightmare.
Tension is counterbalanced with the most ridiculous community festival yet to appear in kid lit. A radish festival. I kid you not. There are to be radish costumes, a parade and a pageant with the winner declared Citizen Radish. Note: I would like to have been a fly on the wall when the authors came up with this story element.
The narrative comes to a satisfying conclusion but Condie and Reichs drop tantalizing hints suggesting that the horror isn’t over. There is something else on that houseboat. As it did with the young protagonists in the story, The Darkdeep will entice readers with more mysterious secrets. They will breathlessly await the continuation of the story. Let’s hope they don’t have too long to wait.

Bonus

Coming to a city near you.... The Darkdeep launches a ten city tour, beginning October 1, 2018. 
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One lucky person's  will appear in next The Darkdeep book. Check out this offer to have a character named after you in the sequel.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: October 2, 2018  Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books  ISBN: 978-1547600465
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Because of Books

9/4/2018

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Turning Pages: My Life Story 
by Sonia Sotomayor ill Lulu Delacre

My story is a story about books
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Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, has penned a tribute to the power of books and the pivotal role that they have played in shaping her life. Born and raised in New York City, Sotomayor is the product of a vibrant Puerto Rican culture. 
Books played an integral role in her young life. Superhero comic books encouraged her to be brave in the face of daily insulin shots. The local library provided solace following the death of her father. Mystery books meant searching for clues and figuring out puzzles. Novels invited her to discover the importance of law. The Bible gave her an appreciation for the importance of distinguishing right from wrong. A set of encyclopedias, science fiction, and the university library opened new vistas. Books became her maps, mirrors, lens for viewing the world, and loyal friends.
Turning Pages: My Life Story highlights the importance of reading and the value that knowledge from books can have in attaining one's goals.
Delacre ingeniously incorporates references to books with each illustration. Images throughout the pages contain direct references to the written word including posted signs, copies of newspapers, and naturally,  books. Two images stand out. First, Sonia sails in a paper boat, constructed from a printed page and her library card. "books were little boats that helped me escape sadness at home." Second, wearing her black robe, Justice Sotomayer ascends the steps to the Supreme Court Building. The steps are created from pages of legal documents. "Justice means treating people fairly under the law. It's also the name of what I am now - Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States."
End papers feature a collage of personal photographs. A timeline following the narration neatly encapsulates the life of this significant figure in United Stars history.
Books are keys that unlock the wisdom of yesterday and open the door to tomorrow.

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Pasando páginas: La historia de mi vida, the Spanish edition is also available.
Meet Justice Sotomayor in this interview conducted during the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: September 4, 2018 Publisher: Philomel Books  ISBN: 978-0525514084
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Going Nowhere

9/4/2018

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24 Hours in Nowhere by Dusti Bowling

I refused to believe that after everything we had gone through, this was how it would all end.
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Gus, a "thirteen-year-old boy in the body of an eight-year old," abandoned by his father and now living in a trailer with his grandmother who spends her days glued to the television. The ultimate underdog.
Gus and his companions Rossi, Jessie, and Matthew must get enough gold from a deserted mine to buy back Rossi's stolen motorcycle.
Dead Frenchman Mine "everyone who had entered the mine in the last seventy years had died an agonizing, suffocating, bone-crushing death.
24 hours.  That's all time they have to enter the mine, find the gold, and get the motorcycle in time for Rossi to enter the dirt bike competition. 
"Justice. I had to fight for justice."
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Bowling has crammed this quirky little novel chock full of humor, intense life-threatening adventure, and a ton of vocabulary word entries cleverly inserted at important junctures in the narrative. 24 Hours in Nowhere will keep readers rapidly turning pages as the four thirteen-year-old kids try to stay alive, race against time, and remain friends. No small task. But in a place like Nowhere, Arizona anything can happen.
I had become quite reckless and daring in the last twenty-four hours.

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​Rossi is a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, a "federally-recognized tribe that includes approximately 28,000 members" occupying tribal lands in the Sonoran Desert located in Southwestern Arizona. Learn more about this tribe, its history, government and culture. 
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: September 4, 2018 Publisher: Sterling Childrens Books ISBN: 978-1454929246
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Dreamers

9/4/2018

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Dreamers by Yuyi Morales

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When I first viewed the illustrations featured in Yuyi Morales picture book Dreamers, I gasped in astonishment. The art was so vibrant, so full of imagination and wonder. As I read the text, tears began to form and softly spill onto my cheeks. Yuyi's story of a young immigrant mother and her child is a story of hopes and dreams, A story of discovery.  A story of possibility. A story of love.
The text seamlessly blends English and Spanish, moving between present reality and the opportunities to explore the richness of art and imagination. Yuyi has created a glowing tribute to the power of libraries, books and art. Dreamers everywhere can find inspiration within the pages of books. 
Hint: Be sure to look at the cover inside the book's jacket for another perspective of Dreamers.
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 ‘We are two languages. We are lucha. We are resilience. We are hope.’

Bonus

Yuyi describes her first encounters with picture books at the public library.
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Yuyi Morales currently resides in Mexico. Learn more about her decision to return to Mexico in this interview.
Review based on uncorrected copy.
​Pub date: September 4, 2018 Publisher: Neal Porter Books  ISBN: 978-0823440559
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