Velasquez, Eric
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Buscando a Bongo
Much-needed representation and a universal problem make this sweet, family-centered tale a must for Spanish-language picture book shelves.
Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book
A highly recommended addition to any collection. Pair this book with Alexander Clavin’s Ruth and the Green Book for a real powerhouse introduction to this important part of our shared history.
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She Was the First!: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm
Russell-Brown, with the help of Velasquez’s expressive watercolor art, vividly brings Chisholm’s experiences to life with storytelling that will appeal to a wide variety of ages—those both aware and unaware of her legacy. Recommended for elementary and public library collections.
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Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing
An important addition to American history collections.
Octopus Stew
A hilarious read-aloud that could be read during a storytime. The back matter contains author’s notes, a glossary of Spanish words used in the book, and a recipe for octopus stew.
Grandma's Records/Los discos de mi abuela
Gr 1–3—Each year, a boy spends the summer with his grandmother in her apartment in Spanish Harlem listening to her records...
Grandma's Gift
K-Gr 3 This companion to "Grandma's Records"(Walker, 2001) is another memoir of Velasquez's boyhood visits with his grandmother in Spanish Harlem...
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