Olmo and the Blue Butterfly
Author: Alma Flor Ada
Publisher:
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9780026871679
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA boy in pursuit of a blue butterfly discovers that it was really always with him.
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Author: Alma Flor Ada
Publisher:
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9780026871679
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA boy in pursuit of a blue butterfly discovers that it was really always with him.
Author: Harcourt Brace
Publisher: Hmh School
Published: 1997-01-01
Total Pages: 31
ISBN-13: 9780153073946
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA boy in pursuit of a blue butterfly discovers that it was really always within him.
Author: Margaret Wolff
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2006-02-17
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 0787983381
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Sweet Company takes readers on a spiritual odyssey into the hearts and minds of some of the most influential women of our time —Olympia Dukakis, Sister Helen Prejean, Riane Eisler, Zainab Salbi, Margaret Wheatley, Katherine Dunham, Reverend Lauren Artress, Grandmother Twylah Hurd Nitsch, Sri Daya Mata, Rabbi Laura Geller, Le Ly Hayslip, Miriam Polster, Alma Flor Ada, and Gail Williamson. For all these women, their spiritual life nourishes them and serves as a dependable compass for decision making. Written with warmth and wisdom, In Sweet Company tells their stories, their personal journeys, and relates their thoughts on living a spiritual life.
Author: Pamela Byrne Schiller
Publisher: Gryphon House, Inc.
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 614
ISBN-13: 9780876592281
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Author: Frances A. Day
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2003-05-30
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 0313058512
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis revised edition of an award-winning resource celebrates the lives and works of 35 Latina and Latino authors who write for today's young readers. Expanded to include 12 additional authors, updated information on the original 23 authors profiled, and 135 new titles, this comprehensive reference tool helps teachers, librarians, and parents stay current on one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary literature. Both established and emerging voices are profiled. Personal quotes and photographs introduce each biographical essay, presenting information gathered through interviews, personal communications, and research. A complete list of all books and works written by the author is included along with publication information. Annotations are provided for most of the titles, along with information on major themes, awards won, and recommended age levels. Evaluating Books for Bias provides helpful guidelines for examining and selecting books from a pluralistic perspective. Appendices offer further helpful information about the field, including special awards honoring books by Latinas and Latinos, a calendar of holidays and special days celebrated by the Latino community, and listings of related resources and organizations. The author has also compiled ideas for classroom activities and ways for librarians to extend the literary experience. A title index and extensive topic index—including themes, curricular areas, and genres—help in planning story sessions and study units. This is a multipurpose resource for anyone who wants to help young readers connect with contemporary literature in a meaningful way.
Author: Yvonne S. Freeman
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13:
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Author: Frances Ann Day
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 252
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHighlighting the lives and careers of writers whose cultural roots are embedded in a variety of racial, ethnic, regional, and religious traditions, the book not only makes it easier to locate their work - it provides insights into their writing styles, motivations, and points of view.
Author: Kevin S. Hile
Publisher: Something about the Author
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9780810393707
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSeries covers individuals ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries cover: personal life, career, writings and works in progress, adaptations, additional sources, and photographs.
Author: Alma Flor Ada
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 228
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to Latino literature for young readers by literature professor Alma Flor Ada.
Author: Tim Wadham
Publisher:
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis comprehensive resource offers planning and programming tips and information on the materials needed to begin, improve, or expand upon services to Latino children. Most of the suggestions are for a preschool and elementary age audience, but older children and intergenerational programs are briefly considered.