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"Introduce little ones to Policarpa Salvarrieta, a notable figure in Colombian history. La Pola, as she is better known, was a seamstress who spied for the revolutionary forces seeking independence from Spain. While altering and mending clothing for royalist families, she overheard conversations and collected critical intelligence on their whereabouts and plans, which she passed on to patriots and spies. She is considered a heroine of the independence of Colombia."-- From publisher's description

Introduce your little ones to the life of bicultural journalist, Ruben Salazar, in both English and Spanish! Born March 3, 1928, Ruben Salazar was the first Mexican American columinst of the Los Angeles Times. Salazar devoted his career to bringing Chicano issues to mainstream media. He became a leading figure in the success of the Chicano movement in the '60s, as the only one to shed light on the problems while other media outlets refused. To this day, Ruben Salazar’s words have helped alter perspectives on the Chicano and Latinx community and have brought positive attention to east Los Angeles communities. Parents will find this bilingual English-Spanish biography book on Ruben Salazar newsworthy to their little ones aspiring on becoming the next top reporter!

"A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Pura Belprae captivated millions of bilingual readers across New York City--and worldwide. Her children's book, Perez y Martina, became the first Spanish language children's book published by a mainstream U.S. press. She left such a lasting impact on the reading world and Puerto Rican community that the Pura Belprae Award is named after her legacy"-- Provided by publisher

Introduce your little ones to the tree-hugging environmentalist, Chico Mendes, in both English and Spanish! Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper, trade union leader, and environmentalist, became the leading figure in fighting to preserve the Amazon rainforest. He advocated against deforestation, going as far as to peacefully surround forest areas by blocking bulldozers. He felt no fear other than knowing the rainforest was in danger and it was up to him to defend it with his life.

Known for his contributions to graffiti and neo-expressionism, Jean-Michel Basquiat became one of the youngest household names in the world of art. The Haitian-Puerto Rican prodigy used his obsessive scribbling and skull designs to paint his legacy through New York--and worldwide. Parents will discover this biography book on Basquiat to be an encouraging story to their little ones hoping to express themselves through creativity, imagination, and, most importantly, perseverance.

Introduce little ones to the colors through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! La Catrina, the beloved figure of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), introduces little ones to colors and their first English and Spanish words. Gather marigold flowers― cempasúchil , drink coffe― atole café , and light a rainbow of candles to welcome our dearly departed back home! Alebrijes (Mexican folk art) , sugar skulls, and papel cortado (decorative tissue paper) are all examples of the bright colors found in Day of the Dead festivities and in this captivating colors primer!

Introduce little ones to the lovely city of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, in both English and Spanish! Introduce your little readers to Santo Domingo, the stunning capital of the Dominican Republic. Children will explore the city with the first university, cathedral, and castle in the New World. They'll watch performing arts in Plaza de la Cultura, study the lush gardens of the Santo Domingo Greenbelt, and dig into the delicious platters of mangâu and sancocho.

Introduce little ones to numbers and counting through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! Count the days left until Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. La Catrina, dressed in her traditional clothes, will introduce little ones to numbers and their first English and Spanish words. Your child will count flores on the altar, pan dulce on a platter, and the rows of calaveras . This book is perfect for parents to guide their little ones through the numbers in both English and Spanish, as well as introduce them to the basics of Day of the Dead traditions and festivities through counting!

Teach your little reader about the magical capital of Columbia through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English and Spanish. Introduce your little readers to Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, one of the most famous cities for finding emeralds. Children will travel through colorful streets and find hidden gems rooted in history and culture.

Introduce little ones to the vowels through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! Don't forget to round out the o for ofrenda, and carefully sound out your i for iluminación just in time to light the way to the celebrations. Inspired by one of the strongest icons of Día de Muertos or "Day of the Dead," this book introduces little ones to the vowels in both English and Spanish - and teaches them to recognize them by the sound they make! This book is perfect for parents to guide their little ones through the vowels in both English and Spanish, as well as introduce them to the basics of Day of the Dead traditions and festivities