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An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a
Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her
right to choose what she celebrates in life. Celina and her family
are bilingual and follow both Mexican and American traditions.
Celina revels in her Mexican heritage, but once she starts school
it feels like the world wants her to erase that part of her
identity. Fortunately, she’s got an army of family and three
fabulous new friends behind her to fight the ignorance. But it’s
her Gramma who’s her biggest inspiration, encouraging Celina to
build a shield of joy around herself. Because when you’re
celebrating, when you find a reason to sing or dance or paint or
play or laugh or write, they haven’t taken everything away from
you. Of course, it’s not possible to stay in celebration mode
when things get dire--like when her dad’s deported and a pandemic
hits--but if there is anything Celina’s sure of, it’s that
she’ll always live up to her last name: Guerrera--woman
warrior--and that she will use her voice and writing talents to
show the world it’s a more beautiful place because people like
her are in it.
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Paletero Man (Hardcover)
Lucky Diaz; Illustrated by Micah Player; Translated by Dr. Carmen Tafolla
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R564
R475
Discovery Miles 4 750
Save R89 (16%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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A vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and
the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz
and celebrated artist Micah Player. Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear
his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! What's the best way to
cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero Jose!
Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy
neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally
catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What
happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire
community to get the tasty treat now. Full of musicality,
generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy
fans of Thank You, Omu! and Carmela Full of Wishes. Includes
Spanish words and phrases throughout, an author's note from Lucky
Diaz, and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band's popular song
that inspired the book. A Junior Library Guild Selection!
A celebration of the power of public art to express a community's
cultural heritage, Arte del Pueblo explores San Antonio's heart and
soul. In moving photography and poetic commentary, it covers five
genres of public art in a variety of artistic styles, from murals,
sculpture, and mosaics to street art and digital art projections.
Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of this
multicultural crossroad through an introduction to its major
artistic influences, as well as thought-provoking interviews with
11 of the 190 artists featured. San Antonio's public artworks can
be found everywhere: from its famous River Walk to the West Side
Barrio, in parks and libraries, along roadways and bridges, on
high-rises and restaurants. The book's suggested self-tours guide
those who wish to appreciate their favorite pieces in person.
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Rebozos (Hardcover, New)
Carmen Tafolla; Illustrated by Catalina Garate Garcia; Afterword by Hector Garcia Manzanedo
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R669
Discovery Miles 6 690
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Celebrating both the rebozo as a cultural icon of Mexico and the
series of rebozo-inspired paintings by Mexican-Californian artist
Catalina Garate, this bilingual collection of poems gives voices of
strength, endurance, joy, and sorrow to the women of Garate's
paintings. The rebozo is considered a physical manifestation of
Mexican womanhood throughout every stage of life and can be used as
a tool of daily labor: a sling to carry children, a shield from
weather or from prying eyes, an heirloom, and even a shroud.
Inspired by each painting, these poems, in both Spanish and
English, are accompanied by a historical explanation of the role of
the rebozo in Mexican history, art, and culture.
As a helping of "down-home magical realism," this collection of 16
short stories explores the human spirit inherent in the bilingual,
bicultural world of the Texas-Mexico border. With a fresh sense of
humor and human understanding, these stories skillfully bridge the
gap between miracles and tragedies, prejudice and transcendence,
and oppression and liberation. From the comical exploration of the
hypocrisy expressed at funerals to the spiritual mission of a
magical tortilla, the collection draws upon a wide range of
emotions but comes together in a singular, powerful voice that
reflects the holiness found in everyday life.
San Antonio poet laureate Carmen Tafolla captures her hometown-the
city of her ancestors for the past three centuries-in poems that
celebrate its history as a cosmopolitan multilingual cultural
crossroads. Discover San Antonio's corazon in Tafolla's poetry,
accompanied by historic and contemporary photographs that convey
its enduring sense of place. A century ago, San Antonio gave Oscar
Wilde ""a thrill of strange pleasure."" J. Frank Dobie claimed that
""every Texan has two hometowns-his own and San Antonio,"" and Will
Rogers declared it to be ""one of the three unique cities of
America."" To Larry McMurtry, ""San Antonio has kept an ambiance
that all the rest of our cities lack."" Carmen Tafolla calls forth
the soul of this place-the holy home of the waters, called
Yanaguana by los indios-and celebrates the many cultures that have
made of it ""un rebozo bordado de culturas y colores.
Where the paleta wagon rings its tinkly belland carries a treasure
of icy paletasin every color of the sarape . . .
As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers
to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and
Mexican-American children. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices
(strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a warm summer's
day--there's so much to do with a paleta.
This major poetry collection is a fearless depiction of a Latina
living in the best and worst of times.
A vivid depiction of the early injustices encountered by a young
Mexican-American girl in San Antonio in the 1920's, this book tells
the true story of Emma Tenayuca. Emma learns to care deeply about
poverty and hunger during a time when many Mexican Americans were
starving to death and working unreasonably long hours at slave
wages in the city's pecan-shelling factories. Through astute
perception, caring, and personal action, Emma begins to get
involved, and eventually, at the age of 21, leads 12,000 workers in
the first significant historical action in the Mexican-American
struggle for justice. Emma Tenayuca's story serves as a model for
young and old alike about courage, compassion, and the role
everyone can play in making the world more fair.
Carmen Tafolla's New and Selected Poems continues TCU Press's
series of collections by the Poets Laureate of Texas. Named the
first-ever Poet Laureate of San Antonio in 2012, Tafolla was named
Poet Laureate of Texas in 2015. This collection displays her
mastery of the art of bilingual code switching, mining the riches
of two languages-Spanish and English-to produce works that
celebrate the beauty and vigor of a Hispanic heritage that has
enriched American culture for generations. Called "a world-class
writer" by Alex Haley and a "pioneer of Chicana literature" by Ana
Castillo, in 1999 Tafolla was presented with the Art of Peace Award
for writings that contribute to "peace, justice, and human
understanding." Her works "thematically cross cultures and move
into questions of human survival on this earth"-Dr. Wolfgang
Karrer.
A cradle for baby, a superhero's cape, a warm blanket on a cool
night--there are so many things you can do with a rebozo. Through
the eyes of a young girl, readers are introduced to the traditional
shawl found in many Mexican and Mexican-American households.
Now in an English/Spanish bilingual edition, the lively rhyme and
brightly-colored illustrations of the original are available to a
whole new audience.
"Pictures of family life frame simply rhythmic text, and rich bands
of jewel-toned acrylics highlight and demonstrate both the
versatility of the shawl and the warm family relationships." "
--School Library Journal"
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