A Gift for Laura (Bilingual Books for Education)

A Gift for Laura (Bilingual Books for Education)

Author: Pilar Velez

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11-29

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781951484132

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Christmas is a great season to enjoy reading and to think about the true value of everyday gifts which we sometimes overlook. A Gift for Laura is an English-Spanish book, ideal for home or school reading. In this beloved Christmas tale, Laura learns important life lessons from nature which help her overcome her fears and value the simple things in life.La Navidad es una época para disfrutar de la lectura y meditar sobre el verdadero valor de los regalos que nos da la vida y que a veces pasamos por alto. A Gift for Laura / Un regalo para Laura es un libro bilingüe en inglés y español, ideal para leer en casa o en la escuela. En esta historia navideña, Laura aprende importantes lecciones de vida de la naturaleza que la ayudan a superar sus miedos y valorar las cosas simples de la vida.


Anita, Rimas Para la Infancia

Anita, Rimas Para la Infancia

Author: Pilar Velez

Publisher: Snow Fountain Press

Published: 2023-02-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781957417318

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Adaptación en rimas del libro Anita y el Dulce de leche de la abuela


Anita and Grandma's Dulce de leche / Anita y el dulce de leche de la abuela

Anita and Grandma's Dulce de leche / Anita y el dulce de leche de la abuela

Author: Pilar Vélez

Publisher: Snow Fountain Press

Published: 2020-01-18

Total Pages: 1

ISBN-13: 1951484231

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Bilingual book (English / Spanish). First Place Most Inspirational Children's Book - International Latino Book Award (ILBA). Thanks to the teachings of our parents and grandparents, there are traditions in our families that are kept alive and carried on to new generations. Each tradition transfers values, goals, dreams, customs, and stories about the family group and the community that shares them, creating a collective identity. Anita and grandma’s Dulce de leche is the story of how Grandma Rosa teaches Anita the family’s recipe, ensuring the continuity of the tradition as a universal act of love between the past and the future.En nuestras familias existen tradiciones que, gracias a la enseñanza por parte de nuestros abuelos y padres, logran mantenerse vivas y se transmiten a las nuevas generaciones.En cada tradición se trasfieren valores, metas, sueños, costumbres e historias del grupo familiar y de la comunidad que las comparte creando una identidad colectiva. Anita y el dulce de leche es la historia de cómo la abuela Rosa le enseña a Anita la receta de la familia, logrando que se conserve la tradición como un acto de amor universal entre el pasado y el futuro. From the Author Writing Anita and Grandma's dulce de leche was an unforgettable experience. Every time I read this story, a smile shows up on my face because Anita is a happy character who inspires with her joy and curiosity. She enjoys playing with her dog Toffee, the Rooster Pambelé, the cat Pandora, and doing activities with her grandparents, Rosa and Fermín. They take advantage of every moment to teach her beautiful stories and family traditions. This time, Grandma Rosa teaches her the Dulce de leche's recipe, a confection typical in many countries, and that is honored in this book, the first volume of the ANITA series. The preparation and tasting of Dulce de leche is a true tradition that connects and integrates Anita's family with the neighbors. Grandma Rosa is proud of her roots and shares this tradition as a gesture of love with her community and life itself. Through their characters, Anita and Grandma's Dulce de leche, allows children to enjoy a story that reflects racial integration and cultural sensitivity. They also learn that traditions are part of human history where cultural aspects and affections are expressed and must be valued as part of a society that promotes diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism. As an author, I present everyday experiences and approach them to readers naturally and sensitively so that the message becomes a topic of conversation that spreads the seeds of peace and love between human beings and nature. *** Escribir Anita y el dulce de leche de la abuela fue una experiencia inolvidable. Cada vez que leo esta historia, aflora en mi rostro una sonrisa. Y es que Anita es un personaje feliz, que contagia con su alegría y su curiosidad. Ella disfruta jugar con con su perro Toffee, el gallo Pambelé y la gata Pandora, y hacer actividades con sus abuelos, Rosa y Fermín, quienes aprovechan cada momento para enseñarle hermosas historias y tradiciones de la familia. En esta oportunidad, la abuela Rosa le enseña la receta del dulce de leche, delicia que es típica en muchos países y que se honra en este primer libro de la serie ANITA. La preparación y el deguste del dulce, es una verdadera tradición que conecta e integra a la familia con los vecinos y el entorno. La abuela Rosa se siente orgullosa de sus raíces y comparte esta tradición como un gesto de amor con su comunidad. En Anita y el dulce de leche de la abuela, aprendemos que las tradiciones tienen historia y que reflejan aspectos culturales y afectos que deben ser valorados como parte de una sociedad que promueve la diversidad, la inclusión y el multiculturalismo. Como autora, presento experiencias de la cotidianidad y las acerco a los lectores de una forma natural y sensible para que el mensaje se convierta en un tema de conversación y/o en un aprendizaje orientado a la paz y el amor entre los seres humanos y la naturaleza.


The Chicano Latino Literary Prize

The Chicano Latino Literary Prize

Author: Stephanie Fetta

Publisher: Arte Publico Press

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1611923034

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ñDavid is mine!î Mrs. Renteria shouts out to her neighbors gathered about the dead but handsome young man found in the dry riverbed next to their homes in a Los Angeles barrio. ñDavid?î Tiburcio asked. ñSince when is his name David? He looks to me more like a ƒî Tiburcio glanced at the manÍs face, ñƒ a Luis.î Mrs. RenteriaÍs neighbors call out a litany of names that better suit the mysterious corpse: Roberto, Antonio, Henry, Enrique, Miguel, Roy, Rafael. The very first winner of the Chicano / Latino Literary Prize in 1974, Ron AriasÍ ñThe Wetbackî uses dark humor to reflect on the appearance of a dead brown man in their midst. This landmark collection of prize-winning fiction, poetry, and drama paints a historical and aesthetic panorama of Chicana/o and Latina/o letters over a twenty-five-year period beginning in 1974 and ending in 1999. Most, but not all, of the winning entries are featured in this anthology, which also includes second- and third-place winners, as well as honorable mentions. Now entering its thirty-first year, the award has recognized a wide variety of writers, from established ones such as Juan Felipe Herrera, Michael Nava, and Helena Maria Viramontes, to those that are lesser known. Many of the pieces in this anthology are considered to be foundational texts of Chicana/o and Latina/o literature, and those that are not as widely recognized deserve more serious study and attention. Presented in chronological order, the selected writings are primarily in English, although some are written in Spanish, and others in Spanglish. Some, like Francisco X. AlarconÍs poem ñRaices / Roots,î appear in both languages: ñMis raices / las cargo / siempre / conmigo / enrolladas / me sirven / de almohada.î ñI carry / my roots / with me / all the time / rolled up / I use them / as my pillow.î In addition to the diverse array of authors, styles, and genres, the works included in this collection cover a wide range of themes, from more political issues of ethnic, gender, and class.


Waiting for the Biblioburro

Waiting for the Biblioburro

Author: Monica Brown

Publisher: Tricycle Press

Published: 2013-04-24

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0385374550

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Ana loves stories. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. But in her small village there are only a few books and she has read them all. One morning, Ana wakes up to the clip-clop of hooves, and there before her, is the most wonderful sight: a traveling library resting on the backs of two burros‑all the books a little girl could dream of, with enough stories to encourage her to create one of her own. Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creators Monica Brown and John Parra introduce readers to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the BiblioBurro. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book was donated to Luis Soriano's BiblioBurro program.


Real Life, Real Love

Real Life, Real Love

Author: Albert Cutié

Publisher: Berkley

Published: 2007-03-06

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780425214602

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Father Albert offers his insights and guidance on how couples can overcome relationship problems and strengthen their love and commitment through a seven-step process that develops long, meaningful relationships.


A Gift for Laura

A Gift for Laura

Author: Pilar Velez

Publisher: Bilingual Books for Education

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781951484033

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Christmas is a great season to enjoy reading and to think about the true value of everyday gifts which we sometimes overlook. A Gift for Laura is an English-Spanish book, ideal for home or school reading. In this beloved Christmas tale, Laura learns important life lessons from nature which help her overcome her fears and value the simple things in life.La Navidad es una época para disfrutar de la lectura y meditar sobre el verdadero valor de los regalos que nos da la vida y que a veces pasamos por alto. A Gift for Laura / Un regalo para Laura es un libro bilingüe en inglés y español, ideal para leer en casa o en la escuela. En esta historia navideña, Laura aprende importantes lecciones de vida de la naturaleza que la ayudan a superar sus miedos y valorar las cosas simples de la vida.