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23) Kitchen dance
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Two sleepy children sneak out of their beds to watch as their parents, who love each other very much, break into a dance while washing the dishes.
Includes spanish words or phrases.
24) The fire
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When their house is destroyed by fire and everything is lost except a stuffed bear and a family photograph, Mama reminds Maria and her little brother, Pepito, that they still have their most important possessions.
25) The wrap-up list
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Gabriela's death is foretold by a letter. She starts on her 'wrap-up list' so she will complete things that are important to her before the end.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In the vein of Eloise, Olivia, and Fancy Nancy, Carmen is a little girl with a BIG personality. She loves the spotlight and fame that comes with being an actress, and she only grudgingly shares attention with her adoring little brother, Eduardo - especially when the prize is a starring role in a commercial. Carmen and her family speak a mix of English and Spanish, inspired the authors loving exchanges with her father as a little girl.
27) Latino americans
Author
Publisher
Highbridge Audio
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Ray Suarez vividly and candidly tells how the story of Latino Americans is the story of the United States, revealing the personal struggles and successes of immigrants, poets, soldiers, and others who have made an impact on history.
28) Amelia's road
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home.
Author
Publisher
Cinco Puntos Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Although her mother and sisters make fun of her decision to marry a green bird, to Mirabel he is a prince and so when her family's jealousy endangers him, she sets out to save his life and their love.
Author
Publisher
Celebra
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
From Devious Maids star Roselyn Sanchez and Witches of East End star Eric Winter comes a story about the joys of dance! It is El Carnaval Latino and Sebi is really excited. She loves the colorful clothes, the lively music but most of all she loves the dance. Her mother says she is a bit too young to take dance lessons. But when a beautiful Cotorra bird flies by and invites her and her friend, Keeke to follow, they are led on an exciting adventure...
32) Popped star
Author
Series
Gum Girl volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gabby Gomez knows she needs to come clean with her family about her secret identity. But just as she works up the courage, trouble pops up again as Ninja-Rina twirls onto the scene! Has Gum Girl finally met her match? Is Ninja-Rina tutu much to handle? Buckle up for more flavored-packed action as Gum Girl takes on someone a little more her size. It's another exciting adventure with the ever-elastic, super-stretchy superhero, Gum Girl!
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
The quinceañera, the fifteenth birthday celebration for a Latina girl, is quickly becoming an American event. This legendary party is a sight to behold: lavish ball gowns, extravagant catered meals, DJs, limousines, and multi-tiered cakes. The must-haves for a "quince" are becoming as numerous and costly as a prom or wedding. And yet, this elaborate ritual also hearkens back to traditions from native countries and communities, offering young Latinas...
Author
Series
Lola Levine volume 5
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lola is named after her tía Lola, who lives in Lima, Peru. Lola misses her aunt and dreams of visiting her. After Lola's dad has a successful art show, Lola's dream comes true. The Levines are going to Peru! Thousands of miles from home, Lola and Ben discover all the new adventures Lima has to offer. But will Lola and Ben manage to stay out of trouble?
35) Hairs =: Pelitos
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A child describes how each person in the family has hair that looks and acts different, Papa's like a broom, Kiki's like fur, and Mama's with the smell of warm bread.
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This sweet story about a girl named Alma and a stray dog named Lulu shows how a girl and a dog can rescue each other. Lulus ears flap in the wind as the rescue truck rolls into the lot. Lulus tail thumps Everything smells . . . new. Lulu sleeps under the moon, drinking from mud puddles and is covered in ticks until she is rescued. She waits for the Operation Rescue Dog truck, scared and uncertain. Alma misses her Mami, who is far away in Iraq. Alma...
37) El plan infinito
Author
Publisher
HarperLibros
Pub. Date
c1991
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 29
Language
Español
Description
Story of Gregory Reeve's search for love and his struggle to come to terms with childhood poverty and neglect.
Author
Series
Zapato Power volume 10
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When an accident sidelines Freddie, he works on a new invention with Mr. Vaslov and tries to solve a mystery, aided by someone who is just the right size for his old super-powered shoes.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When Camila tries out for a play, she practices hard to get ready for auditions. So she's extra disappointed when she doesn't get the starring role. But as she learns her part and works with the rest of the cast, Camila discovers there is more than one way to be a star"--
40) The big stink
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Something in Miss Winkle's classroom smells really bad, and when the class bully declares that it must be the new boy, Pablo, Pedro steps in to defend him--but the class still needs to know what is causing the stench and dispose of it.
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