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A heartwarming story from one of the finest voices in Latin American children's literature, exploring themes of belonging, change, and the love necessary for life.
Los nombres secretos The Secret Names Yolanda Reyes (text) Elena Arévalo Melville (illustration) Suddenly, Ámbar finds herself having to leave her country, school, and friends. Her mom can't provide explanations, and she has no idea where her dad is. To make matters worse, she also has to part ways with Chaos, her beloved dog, and assume a secret identity. Amidst this uncertainty, Ámbar encounters those who offer her unexpected possibilities.
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Immigration / Identity / Friendship / Family / Self-knowledge / Belonging
▪ AUTHOR LISTED IN THE WHITE RAVENS CATALOGUE. ▪ ILLUSTRATOR WINNER OF THE QUEEN'S KNICKERS AWARD.
Digo aire para volar mis ojos I Say “Air” to Blow Away My Eyes María Baranda (text) Alicia Varela (illustration) The girl in this collection of poems —in which Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz' verses are glimpsed as a thread running through— chews gum and climbs trees, yet is embarrassed to talk to the boy she likes. Feeling bored and alone, the two finally meet and thereupon opens up the possibility to share and “to play at saying things in the air”, like paper aeroplanes. A book that brings us closer to poetry as a medium for giving voice to our feelings, gaining in confidence and maturity.
Poetry / Curiosity / Falling in love / Expression
▪ AUTHOR NOMINATED FOR THE ASTRID LINDGREN MEMORIAL AWARD.
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