Carmen Tafolla
Author
Publisher
Tricycle Press
Language
Español
Description
A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, an icy fruit popsicle, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio.
Una Mexicana Americana muchacha celebra la paleta, una delicia helada y tradicional, y tantos papeles juega en su barrio animado.
5) Warrior girl
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A 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"-- Provided by publisher.
6) Guerrera
Author
Publisher
Vintage Español
Edition
Primera edición.
Language
Español
Description
Celina y su familia son bilingües y siguen las tradiciones mexicanas y estadounidenses. Celina se maravilla con su herencia mexicana, pero una vez que comienza la escuela, siente que el mundo quiere que borre esa parte de su identidad. Afortunadamente, tiene un ejército de familiares y tres nuevos amigos fabulosos que la ayudarán a luchar contra la ignorancia. Pero su abuela, quien es su mayor inspiración, la anima a construir una barrera de alegría...
Author
Publisher
Playaway Products, LLC
Language
English
Description
Where the paleta wagon rings its tinkly bell and carries a treasure of icy paletas in 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.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Espanol, una rama de HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
First bilingual edition.
Language
English
Description
"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"-- Provided by publisher.