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A Little Bit Super
Gary D. Schmidt, Leah Henderson, Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, …
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Merci Suárez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, as strong and thoughtful as Merci is, she has never been completely like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don't have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci's school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna's jealousy. Things aren't going well at home, either: Merci's grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting strangely lately -- forgetting important things, falling from his bike, and getting angry over nothing. And Merci is left to her own worries, because no one in her family will tell her what's going on. Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, this coming-of-age tale by New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school -- and the steadfast connection that defines family.
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She Persisted: Pura Belpré (Hardcover)
Meg Medina, Marilisa Jiménez GarcÃa, Chelsea Clinton; Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by
Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about
women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Pura
Belpré! Pura Belpré grew up in Puerto Rico surrounded by stories.
When she moved to New York and was offered the chance to work at
the New York Public Library, she was thrilled to be able to help
share her stories with children—especially multicultural and
multilingual children like her. She persisted in bringing Spanish
and bilingual storytelling and books to libraries across the city
and across the country, and she wrote books and stories of her own
to bring even more of her culture to people everywhere. Pura gave
Spanish speakers in New York and around the country the opportunity
to read and find community in ways they never had before, and she
changed the way libraries reach readers even to this day. In this
chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Meg
Medina, readers learn about the amazing life of Pura Belpré--and
how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from
Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a
list of ways that readers can follow in Pura Belpré's footsteps
and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love
learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their
curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the
She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted,
including Sonia Sotomayor, Diana Taurasi, Malala Yousafzai, and
more!
A realistic and deeply moving portrayal of a young Latina girl and
her close-knit intergenerational family navigating friendship,
bullying and illness. Merci Suárez knew that sixth grade would be
different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, as
strong and thoughtful as Merci is, she has never been completely
like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she
and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don’t
have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra
community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy
Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be
Merci’s school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target
of Edna’s jealousy. Things aren't going well at home, either:
Merci’s grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting
strangely lately – forgetting important things, falling from his
bike, and getting angry over nothing. And Merci is left to her own
worries, because no one in her family will tell her what's going
on. Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, this coming-of-age tale by
New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina gets to the heart of
the confusion and constant change that defines middle school –
and the steadfast connection that defines family.
From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina, the bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other’s número uno, even though one is moving away.
A big truck with its mouth wide open is parked at the curb. Already it has gobbled up Evelyn’s mirror with heart stickers around the edge ... and the sofa that we bounce on to get to the moon.
Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela’s best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments right across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi and cat. But not after today – not after Evelyn moves away. The girls play amid the moving boxes until it’s time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special. The tenderness of Meg Medina’s beautifully written story about friendship and change is balanced by Sonia Sánchez’s colourful and vibrant depictions of the girls’ urban neighbourhood.
Sonia's entire village believes she has a gift, but it's only in
leaving home that she finds out who she truly is. A compelling tale
from a rich new voice in young adult fiction.
Sixteen-year-old Sonia Ocampo was born on the night of the worst
storm Tres Montes had ever seen. And when the winds mercifully
stopped, an unshakable belief in the girl's protective powers
began. All her life, Sonia has been asked to pray for sick mothers
or missing sons, as worried parents and friends press silver
milagros in her hands. Sonia knows she has no special powers, but
how can she disappoint those who look to her for solace? Still, her
conscience is heavy, so when she gets a chance to travel to the
city and work in the home of a wealthy woman, she seizes it. At
first, Sonia feels freedom in being treated like all the other
girls. But when news arrives that her beloved brother has
disappeared while looking for work, she learns to her sorrow that
she can never truly leave the past or her family behind. With
deeply realized characters, a keen sense of place, a hint of
magical realism, and a flush of young romance, Meg Medina tells the
tale of a strongwilled, warmhearted girl who dares to face life's
harsh truths as she finds her real power.
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by
Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about
women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this
chapter book biography by Meg Medina, the award-winning author of
Merci Suarez Changes Gears and Mango, Abuela, and Me, readers learn
about the amazing life of Sonia Sotomayor--and how she persisted.
Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the
history of the United States, but her road there wasn't easy. She
overcame many challenges along the way, including a diagnosis of
diabetes at age seven. But she didn't let that stop her from
achieving her dream and inspiring children all over the world to
work hard and believe in themselves. Complete with an introduction
from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and
a list of ways that readers can follow in Sonia Sotomayor's
footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love
learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their
curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She
Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted,
including Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, and more! Praise for She
Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor: "Engaging and accessible . . . The
compelling story of an inspirational role model." --Kirkus Reviews
"This would be a good title for a unit on pioneering women or
Latinx individuals. An engaging read for elementary classrooms and
a welcome addition to library biography sections." --School Library
Journal
Winner of the 2014 Pura Belpre Author Award
In Meg Medina's compelling new novel, a Latina teen is targeted by
a bully at her new school -- and must discover resources she never
knew she had.
One morning before school, some girl tells Piddy Sanchez that Yaqui
Delgado hates her and wants to kick her ass. Piddy doesn't even
know who Yaqui is, never mind what she's done to piss her off. Word
is that Yaqui thinks Piddy is stuck-up, shakes her stuff when she
walks, and isn't Latin enough with her white skin, good grades, and
no accent. And Yaqui isn't kidding around, so Piddy better watch
her back. At first Piddy is more concerned with trying to find out
more about the father she's never met and how to balance honors
courses with her weekend job at the neighborhood hair salon. But as
the harassment escalates, avoiding Yaqui and her gang starts to
take over Piddy's life. Is there any way for Piddy to survive
without closing herself off or running away? In an
all-too-realistic novel, Meg Medina portrays a sympathetic heroine
who is forced to decide who she really is.
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