Matt de la Peña
Author
Language
English
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Description
#1 New York Times Bestseller
A USA Today Bestseller
Winner of the Newbery Medal
A Caldecott Honor Book
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
This award-winning modern classic—a must-have for every child’s home library—is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special...
A USA Today Bestseller
Winner of the Newbery Medal
A Caldecott Honor Book
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
This award-winning modern classic—a must-have for every child’s home library—is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special...
2) We Were Here
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Description
Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Peña's We Were Here is a "fast, funny, smart, and heartbreaking" novel [Booklist].
When it happened, Miguel was sent to Juvi. The judge gave him a year in a group home—said he had to write in a journal so some counselor could try to figure out how he thinks. The judge had no idea that he actually did Miguel a favor. Ever since it happened, his mom can’t...
When it happened, Miguel was sent to Juvi. The judge gave him a year in a group home—said he had to write in a journal so some counselor could try to figure out how he thinks. The judge had no idea that he actually did Miguel a favor. Ever since it happened, his mom can’t...
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Formats
Description
Newbery Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Matt de la Peña's Mexican WhiteBoy is a story of friendship, acceptance, and the struggle to find your identity in a world of definitions.
Danny's tall and skinny. Even though he’s not built, his arms are long enough to give his pitch a power so fierce any college scout would sign him on the spot. Ninety-five mile an hour fastball, but the boy’s not even...
Danny's tall and skinny. Even though he’s not built, his arms are long enough to give his pitch a power so fierce any college scout would sign him on the spot. Ninety-five mile an hour fastball, but the boy’s not even...
7) Love
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and easy-to-read text celebrate the bonds of love that connect us all.
Author
Publisher
Editorial Corimbo
Pub. Date
2016
Language
Español
Description
Jackson y su abuela toman el autobus y juntos descubren la belleza y la magia de la vida cotidiana y del mundo que los rodea.
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2017
Language
Español
Formats
Description
"La Música existe en muchos lugares: en el ritmo de una guitarra, en el toque de un tambor, en el silbido del viento y la canción de un pájaro cantor. La Música invita color y vida a dondequiera que vaya, creando conexiones entre la gente y esa gran armonía. Y en el pueblo de Santa Cecilia, se encuentra por todos lados. Pero cuando La Música descubre a un muchacho con un gran deseo en el corazón porque en su hogar no permiten la música, ni...
Author
Series
DC icons volume 4
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Before he becomes Superman, Clark Kent must save his hometown of Smallville"--
Author
Series
Infinity ring volume 8
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Dak Smyth and Sera Froste are heroes. They fixed the Great Breaks in history, setting the world on its proper course at last. Or did they? Strange events in the present hint at big trouble in the past. But what could a Chinese alchemist, the trial of Galileo, and a stargazing Russian dog possible have in common? With the clock ticking and no Hystorians to help them, this time Dak and Sera may not be able to fix what has been broken...
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"La Música exists in many places--in the twang f a guitar, in the beat of a drum, even in the whistling wind and the morning bird's son. She brings color and life wherever she goes, connecting people to a grand harmony. And in the town of Santa Cecilia, she is everywhere. When La Música discovers a boy with longing in his heart and no music in his home, she vows to help him find his passion."--Dust jacket.
17) Los perseguidos
Author
Publisher
Océano Gran Travesía
Pub. Date
2016
Language
Español
Description
"Secuela de Los vivientes, Los perseguidos es una apasionante historia de supervivencia, llena de la acción del mejor estilo. Luego de que un megaterremoto sacudiera la tierra bajo el océano del crucero en el que trabajaba, Shy jamás imaginó ser uno de los pocos sobrevivientes del naufragio. Tras los acontecimientos narrados en Los vivientes, y luego de perder la compañía de Addie en circunstancias por demás extrañas, Shy consuela su frustración...
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for young readers
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
On the eve of World War II, African American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America their fight came to represent the country's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book centers around the historic fight in which Black and White America were able to put aside prejudice and came together to celebrate our nation's ideals. -- from Book Jacket...
19) Los vivientes
Author
Publisher
Oceáno
Pub. Date
2015
Language
Español
Description
Shy comienza un trabajo de verano para ganar algo de dinero en un crucero de lujo. Todo parece perfecto pero entonces, el mayor terremoto de la historia sacude el mar y su vida cambia para siempre. Sin embargo, esto es sólo el principio. Veinticuatro horas más tarde, Shy queda perdido en alto mar, envuelto en una asfixiante lucha por la supervivencia, y a merced de la oscura amenaza que se halla oculta tras ese terrible desastre.--Cover, page 4.
After...