Yamile Saied Méndez
1) Furia
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2020.
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English
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Seventeen-year-old Camila Hassan, a rising soccer star in Rosario, Argentina, dreams of playing professionally, in defiance of her fathers' wishes and at the risk of her budding romance with Diego.
Rosario, Argentina. At home Camila Hassan lives within her mother's narrow expectations, her soccer-star brother's shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-tempered father. On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her...
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When a girl is asked where she's from-where she's really from-none of her answers seems to be the right one. Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn't give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one. Where am I from? You're from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep ... With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home,...
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"One month short of her wedding day--and her thirtieth birthday--Nadia Palacio finds herself standing up to her infuriating, cheating fiancé for the first time in... well, ever. But that same courage doesn't translate to breaking the news to her Argentinian family. She's hyperventilating before facing them when she glimpses a magazine piece about a Latina woman celebrating herself--with a second quinceañera, aka Sweet 15! And that gives Nadia a...
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"Madi Ramírez has it all - a thriving career she loves, a successful boyfriend, and a wedding to plan - when he finally proposes. So why does she feel like there is something missing? Jayden even has the right initials - the JR that appeared to Madi years ago, in a dream visitation from her beloved, wise abuela. Madi's friends think her expectations are too high, but she can't help wishing for that dreamy feeling in real-life. Wishing that Jayden...
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From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Where Are You From?, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question: What will you be when you grow up? "Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela's guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones." -Kirkus (starred review) "Turning a common question...
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Horse country volume 1
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Welcome to Paradise Ranch, where everyone can get a second chance. Carolina Aguasvivas grew up on Paradise Ranch, which she knows down to every last pony. But things are sure to change when the new owner's daughter, Chelsie Sánchez, sweeps in with an attitude and a feisty Thoroughbred named Velvet. The mare is skittish, headstrong, and hurt -- and Carolina is determined to ride her. Chelsie, who considers herself too good to clean stalls, certainly...
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Horse country volume 3
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Carolina Aguasvivas knows just what to do with Paradise Ranch's new sponsored student, Rockwell Richards. He's clearly a perfect match for a gentle giant of a horse named Napoleon, as they both have mysterious pasts. Carolina can't wait to learn everything she can about the cute and thoughtful new boy...but Rockwell doesn't seem to appreciate her snooping -- or admiration.
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Horse country volume 2
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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When she discovers that their first sponsored student for the Unbridled Dreams program is actually afraid of horses, Carolina and her new friend Chelsie must find a way to help Gisella overcome her fear to make the program a success.
10) Indomable
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Horse country volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
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Español
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"Carolina Aguasvivas se crio en el Rancho Paraíso y conoce a todos los animales del lugar. Sin embargo, las cosas parecen cambiar cuando aparece Chelsie Sánchez, la hija de la nueva dueña, quien tiene una actitud arrogante y es dueña de una enérgica purasangre llamada Terciopelo. La yegua es asustadiza, testaruda y tiene una pata lastimada, pero Carolina está decidida a montarla. Chelsie, quien no se quiere rebajar a limpiar la caballeriza,...
11) ¿De dónde eres?
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2019.
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Español
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Cuando se le pregunta a una chica de dónde es, de dónde es realmente, ninguna de sus respuestas parece ser la correcta. Sin estar segura de cómo responder, se dirige a su abuelo amoroso en busca de ayuda. Él no le da la respuesta que ella espera. Le da una aún mejor.
When a girl is asked where she's from-where she's really from-none of her answers seems to be the right one. Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help....
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
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Español
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Publisher Annotation: A heartwarming and authentic immigration story about a stray dog, the power of music, and celebrating old traditions along with new beginnings. María Emilia's life turns upside-down when she and her family immigrate from Argentina to the US. How can she make new friends when simply speaking English all day is exhausting? Luckily, she has the company of a stray dog in the neighborhood, who happens to look and act just like her...
13) Blizzard besties
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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When her little brother Hunter gets lost in a blizzard while on a family vacation, Vanesa sets out with her friends and a giant dog to rescue him.
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Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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When Natalia Flores finds a lost cat with a litter of newborn kittens, she is desperate to keep one of them. Whether or not her mami says yes to a new pet, the rest of the kitties will need homes--and Natalia has the purrfect plan. With help from her friend Reuben, Natalia starts an anonymous online account to find each cat the right owner. But as her classmates apply, her matchmaking scheme gets more complicated. And when her former best friend Meera...
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Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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María Emilia's life turns upside down when she and her family immigrate from Argentina to the US. How can she make new friends when simply speaking English all day is exhausting? Luckily, she has the company of a stray dog in the neighborhood, who happens to look and act just like her beloved pet cat back home. Eventually, it turns out the pup isn't a stray after all--she belongs to María Emilia's new neighbor, Donovan. In order to spend more time...
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Tu Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
©[2020]
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English
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A friend and some very real fairy magic help twelve-year-old Minnie who is caring for her younger sisters, hiding that their mother is missing, and preparing for her school's production of Peter Pan.
17) ¿Qué serás?
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[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2021.
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Español
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De Yamile Saied Méndez, aclamada autora de ¿De dónde eres? llega un impresionante libro lírico ilustrado que cuenta la historia de una niña a la que constantemente se le hace una simple pregunta-¿Qué serás cuando crezcas? "Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela's guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones." -Kirkus (starred review) ¿Qué...
18) Furia
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Publisher
Vintage Español
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
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En Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan tiene una doble vida. En casa es una hija atenta y en la cancha es la imparable Furia. Cuando su equipo califica para el torneo Sudamericano, sabrá cuán lejos puede llegar. El camino es difícil. Camila deberá enfrentarse a un mundo que no está preparado para chicas como ella, pero La Furia no puede ser negada.
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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An essential, highly relatable collection of short fiction and poems around the topic of menstruation, written exclusively by authors who are Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color
For Angela, it came on the basketball court—while playing on the boys' team. For Penny, it came on a lakeside field trip, inspiring some cringeworthy moments of humor. And to Layla's disappointment, it came at the start of her first fasting Ramadan,
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Tu Books
Pub. Date
2024.
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Español
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Una amiga y un poco de magia de hadas ayudan a Minnie, de doce años, que cuida a sus hermanas menores, a mantener en secreto la desaparición de su madre y a prepararse para la producción de Peter Pan en su escuela.
A friend and some fairy magic help twelve-year-old Minnie, who is caring for her younger sisters, keep secret their mother is missing and prepare for her school's production of Peter Pan.
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