Entries by Mamiverse Team

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Gracias/Thanks

Gracias/Thanks By Pat Mora • Illustrated by John Parra Translated by Adriana Domínguez Lee and Low Books • 2009 • 32 pages Hardcover ($17.95) ISBN: 978-1600602580 Ages 4-8 From the moment one picks up Gracias/Thanks, it becomes evident that this is a joyful story.  The vibrant cover illustrations and opening pages offer a peek into […]

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Flawlessly Cover Cystic Acne & Scarring

Model Cassandra Bankson became a YouTube sensation after uploading this video tutorial for covering severe cystic acne. We applaud her for bravely showing the world her pre-makeup skin (which made her a target for high school bullies), inspiring girls and women who suffer from acne and other skin problems, and of course, we love her […]

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The Advantages of Being a Micro-Entrepreneur

I recently read an article about the rise of micro-entrepreneurs—self-employed and/or small business owners who capitalize on their own specific skill set or assets, often in some creative field. Their start-up costs and overhead are low, mostly thanks to digital technology that allows them to run their businesses over the Internet. In the U.S. alone, […]

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¡Oh Bebé! The New Gerber Baby is Latina

After nearly 85 years, Gerber, the ubiquitous baby food and products brand, has introduced a new Gerber Baby. And in a cultural shift that speaks volumes about the changing face of America, the new Gerber Baby is Latina. Mary Jane Montoya, an 8-month-old baby girl from Fresno, California, is the new face of Gerber. Montoya […]

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The Beautiful Lady: Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Beautiful Lady: Our Lady of Guadalupe By Pat Mora • Illustrated by Steve Johnson & Lou Fancher Knopf. 2012 • 40 pages Hardcover ($16.99) ISBN: 978-0-375-86838-2 Ages 5-8 The story of the miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe is beautifully conveyed in this richly illustrated book. Written by celebrated children’s author, Pat Mora, it […]

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Wonder

Wonder By R.J. Palacio Knopf • 2012 • 320 pages Hardcover ($15.99) ISBN: 978-0-375-86902-0 Ages 10 and up August Pullman, better known as Auggie, is about to start 5th grade in a new school. Up until now, he had been homeschooled by his loving and over protective mother. Auggie is a completely normal boy—he is […]