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2013 International Latino Book Awards Winners

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On May 30, I had the pleasure of serving as a presenter at the 15th annual International Latino Book Awards ceremony held at Instituto Cervantes in New York City. I was in very good (and fun!) company: actor-director Tony Plana served as the…
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The Weird Series

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The Weird Series: Weird! (Book 1) By Erin Frankel • Illustrated by Paula Heaphy Free Spirit • 2012 • 48 pages Hardcover ($15.95) ISBN: 9781575423982 Ages 2-3 Dare! (Book 2) By Erin Frankel • Illustrated by Paula Heaphy Free…
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My Grandpa

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My Grandpa Written & Illustrated by Marta Altés Abrams • 2013 • 32 pages Hardcover ($15.95) ISBN: 978-1-4197-0588-5 Ages 4-8 This tender and “beary” sweet story about a young bear cub and his grandpa quickly alludes to an…

The Witches of Ruidoso

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The Witches of Ruidoso By John Sandoval Piñata Books • 2013 • 120 pages Trade Paperback ($12.95) ISBN: 978-1-55885-766-7 14 and up Elegiac, elegant and understated, Sandoval's short novel about a boy's first love, set in the 1890s…
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Hammer of Witches

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Hammer of Witches By Shana Mlawski Tu Books/Lee & Low • 2013 • 391 pages Hardcover ($18.95) ISBN: 978-1-60060-987-9 Ages 12 and up The title of Mlawski's debut novel is the English translation of the Latin Malleus Maleficarum:…
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Diego Rivera: An Artist for the People

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Diego Rivera: An Artist for the People By Susan Goldman Rubin Abrams Books  • 2013 • 56 pages Hardcover ($21.95) ISBN: 978-0-8109-8411-0 Ages 8-12 Diego Rivera’s legacy lives on to this day through his extensive collection of…
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A Day without Sugar: Enter to Win Your Free Copy of the Bilingual Picture Book!

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ABOUT THE BOOK Tia Sofia's nieces and nephews love to spend the weekend at her house. She lets them camp out on mattresses and in sleeping bags in the living room, where they play games and watch TV in their pajamas. But best of all, they…
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6 Ways Reading Can Save Your Life!

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What provides inspiration, relaxation, and an escape from the chaos of our daily lives? Hint: It’s small, inexpensive, and fits in your handbag. That’s right, sitting down with a book helps us be our healthiest, happiest selves! Here are…
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What a Party!

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What a Party! By Ana Maria Machado • Illustrated by Hélène Moreau Translated by Elisa Amado Groundwood Books • 2013 • 32 pages Hardcover ($18.95) ISBN 978-1-55498-168-7 Ages 4-7 Planning your birthday party may become a great…