Bravo!: Poems about Amazing Hispanics Contributor(s): Engle, Margarita (Author), López, Rafael (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0805098763 ISBN-13: 9780805098761 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - General |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2016009015 |
Age Level: 8-12 |
Grade Level: 3-7 |
Lexile Measure: 1150 NC (Nonconforming Text) |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.2" W x 11.2" L (1.25 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Latino - Cultural Region - Latin America |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Booklist 11/01/2016 pg. 40 Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2016 School Library Journal 01/01/2017 pg. 117 Publishers Weekly 01/16/2017 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2017 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 225 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 189222 Reading Level: 6.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot--the Latinos featured in this collection, Bravo , come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds. Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve and thrive today Biographical poems include: Aida de Acosta, Arnold Rojas, Baruj Benacerraf, C sar Ch vez, Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, F lix Varela, George Mel ndez, Jos Mart , Juan de Miralles, Juana Briones, Julia de Burgos, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Paulina Pedroso, Pura Belpr , Roberto Clemente, Tito Puente, Ynes Mexia, Tom s Rivera |
Contributor Bio(s): Engle, Margarita: - Margarita Engle is a Cuban American poet, novelist, and journalist whose work has been published in many countries. She is the author of young adult nonfiction books and novels in verse including The Surrender Tree, a Newbery Honor Book, The Poet Slave of Cuba, Hurricane Dancers, The Firefly Letters, and Tropical Secrets. She lives in northern California.Lopez, Rafael: - The work of Rafael López is a fusion of strong graphic style and magical symbolism. Growing up in Mexico City, he was immersed in the rich cultural heritage and native color of street life. He has illustrated many award-winning books, including Book Fiesta! by Pat Mora; Tito Puente Mambo King, by Monica Brown; and The Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred by Samantha Vamos. In 2012 he was selected by the Library of Congress to create the artwork for the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. |
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