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Us, In Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos

Hardback

Main Details

Title Us, In Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lulu Delacre
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
ISBN/Barcode 9780062392145
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint HarperCollins
Publication Date 29 August 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A Los Angeles Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A 2017 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature Honor Book * A Booklist Top 10 Diverse Fiction for Older and Middle Readers * CCBC Choices Pick of 2018 * CBC Notable in Social Studies * "Beautifully written with candor, honesty, and perfect brevity. A collection not to be missed." (Booklist starred review) Acclaimed author and Pura Belpre Award honoree Lulu Delacre's beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking look at the diverse Latinos who live in the United States. In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from a young girl whose day at her father's burrito truck surprises her to two sisters working together to change the older sister's immigration status, and more. Turn the pages to experience life through the eyes of these boys and girls whose families originally hail from many different countries; see their hardships, celebrate their victories, and come away with a better understanding of what it means to be Latino in the U.S. today.

Author Biography

Lulu Delacre was born in Puerto Rico and her childhood there gave her the inspiration to create Rafi and Rosi. She studied art first at the University of Puerto Rico and later at L''Ecole SupErieure d''Arts Graphiques, in Paris, France. Now living in Maryland with her husband and daughter, Ms. Delacre delights in bringing her Latina heritage to life in books such as Arroz Con Leche; Shake It, Morena; and Salsa Stories. Lulu Delacre naciO en Puerto Rico, donde creciO cazando lagartijas, haciendo dibujos y escuchando la canciOn nocturna del coquI. EstudiO arte primero en la Universidad de Puerto Rico y luego en L'Ecole SupErieure D'Arts Graphiques, en ParIs, Francia. Ahora vive en Maryland con su esposo y su hija. A Lulu Delacre le da mucha satisfacciOn crear cuentos en espaNol y en inglEs que celebran su herencia latina, como por ejemplo: Arroz Con Leche; Shake It, Morena; y Salsa Stories.

Reviews

"Pura Belpre honoree Delacre's chronicles--each different from the next--offer moving snapshots of family heartbreak, disadvantage, dysfunctionality, heartbreak, privilege, and joy." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Beautifully written with candor, honesty and perfect brevity. Delacre illustrates as well, providing a gorgeous mixed-media portrait of each story's main character. A collection not to be missed." -- Booklist (starred review) "This welcome update to short story collections such as Gary Soto's Baseball in April and prose alternative to Alma Flor Ada's Yes!: We Are Latinos is a solid addition to libraries and would also add much-needed diversity to classroom study." -- School Library Journal "Portraits are indeed beautiful...will surely inspire discussion of current issues." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Delacre's collection challenges existing misconceptions by giving readers an intimate and varied look into what it is like to be young and Latino in the United States today." -- The Horn Book "Middle grade readers will appreciate reading stories that reflect their lives, not their parents' or grandparents' stories" (from the "10 Exciting New Middle Grade Books with Latinx Main Characters") -- Brightly