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(0)Anika Denise
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Describes the life and accomplishments of Pura Belpré, a Puerto Rican librarian who introduced the folk tales of her native island first to the children of New York and afterwards throughout the country.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An inspiring biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Pura Belpre Honor-winning creators Anika Aldamuy Denise and Loris Lora! In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquena become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging book for young readers. AOC's remarkable story begins in her childhood Bronx home and comes full circle the moment...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Nonfiction picture book about the life and legacy of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.
"From the author of MONSTER TRUCK and STARRING CARMEN comes a gorgeous and lyrical story about Pura Belpré, a Puerto Rican librarian who changed the world"--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Stumbling on the same mysterious love letter in turn, best friends Hedgehog, Bunny, and Squirrel are reminded of the joys of friendship following a silly mix-up about their secret admirer.
7) Gato guapo
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Laugh and count along with this lively cumulative romp told in a lyrical blend of Spanish and English by Pura Belpř Honor-winning author Anika Aldamuy Denise and illustrator Zara Gonzalez Hoang! Nine kittens follow Gato Guapo around, but when it's time to count them, one by one, they go missing, along with a piece of Gato Guapo's clothes! Young readers will love all the silliness that ensues as each naughty gatito dons a disguise and declares...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar."--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar"--
11) Starring Carmen!
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Meet Carmen! She LOVES the spotlight and applause. She's an actress, a singer, a dancer—a one-girl sensación! She exhausts her parents with her nightly performances and completely overshadows Eduardo, her adoring little brother. But when Eduardo shows his big sister how much he loves her in a way even Carmen can’t ignore, will Carmen realize that the stage is big enough for two?
Exuberant illustrations by
...Exuberant illustrations by
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022
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 author’s loving exchanges with her father as a little
...Carmen and her family speak a mix of English and Spanish, inspired the author’s loving exchanges with her father as a little
13) Monster trucks
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers will delight in this lively read-aloud story with a clever and surprising twist at the end--perfect for Halloween and year round! Ready, set, go! The monster truck race is on in this frightfully delightful picture book. On a spooky speedway, Monster Trucks moan! Monster Trucks grumble! Monster Trucks groan! Join Frankentruck, Zombie Truck, Ghost Truck, and more as they race to the finish line. But one of these trucks isn't quite who you think....