“When a father is taken away from his family and facing deportation, his family is left to grieve and wonder about what comes next. Maricela, Manuel, and their mother face the many challenges of having their lives completely changed by the absence of their father and husband. Moving to a new house, missed soccer games and birthday parties, and emptiness are now the day-to-day norm. Mango Moon shows what life is like from a child’s perspective when a parent is deported, and the heartbreaking realities they have to face, but Maricela learns that her love for her father is sustained even though he is no longer part of her daily life.” — publisher […]
Authors: De Anda, Diane
The Day Abuelo Got Lost
“A touching story about a boy and his grandfather who enjoy a special relationship—until Abuelo starts to lose his memory. Instead of building model planes and cooking together, Luis and his father have to search the neighborhood for Abuelo, and Luis and Abuelo have to find new activities to enjoy together.” –publisher […]
The patchwork garden / Pedacitos de huerto
Inspired by a patchwork quilt, Toña and her grandmother use vacant patches of land in their neighborhood to grow vegetables, then form The Patchwork Garden Club to encourage other children to follow their example. […]
A day without sugar
Because ten-year-old Tito is at risk of developing diabetes like some of his relatives, Tía Sofía spends a day teaching him and his cousins about healthy, low-sugar or sugar-free treats […]
Kikirikí / Quiquiriquí
Marta and Celia are horrified to learn that their family plans to eat the rooster their abuela brought home, and they set out to save him. […]
