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  • What Kind of Queen?

    A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria

    by Kyle Casey Chu, Andrew W. Shaffer ...
    Illustrated by Cindy Lozito ...
    A joyous picture book biography of José Sarria, a pioneering activist, drag queen, and the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the United StatesOnce upon a time, there lived a boy named José who dreamed of becoming royalty—and of a queendom where everyone would be treated fairly and with respect.A child of immigrants from Colombia, José Sarria was born in San Francisco in 1922. ... Read more

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  • 101 Amazing Facts About Spain

    by Jack Goldstein ...
    Series Book 8 - Countries of the World
    In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Spain. Separated into sections such as its geography, its landmarks, famous Spanish figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Spain, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Andalusian "The Noblest Horse in the World" - Horse Books For Kids

    Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers, #68

    by K. Bennett ...
    Series Book 68 - Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers
    Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 Great HorsesChapter 2 Amazing CreaturesChapter 3 Horse Fun Facts!Conclusion Nature's Amazing WondersAuthor BioIntroductionHe knows when you're happyHe knows when you're comfortableHe knows when you're confidentAnd he always knows when you have carrots.~Author Unknown***Andalusian: The Andalusian horse is a very special horse that comes from the Iberia... ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

    by Aida Salazar ...
    Illustrated by Molly Mendoza ...
    **A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!* "Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Gorgeous...hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding." - School Library Journal, ... ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Child of the Flower-Song People

    Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua

    by Gloria Amescua ...
    Illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh ...
    Award-winning illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life debut author Gloria Amescua's lyrical picture book biography of an Indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico who taught and preserved her people's culture through modeling for famous artists.A 2022 Pura Belpré Award Author Honor BookShe was Luz Jiménez,child of the flower-song people,the powerful Aztec,who called themselves Nahua—<br /... ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Bravo!

    Poems About Amazing Hispanics

    by Margarita Engle ...
    Illustrated by Rafael López ...
    Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot—the Latinos featured in Bravo!, from author Margarita Engle and illustrator Rafael López, 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, ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

  • Sleepy Stories

    by Mario Levrero ...
    Illustrated by Diego Bianki ...
    A buoyant account of the nightly tug-of-war between a sleepy father and his son, and the richly imaginative "sleepy stories" they createEach story told in Sleepy Stories drifts deeper into a beguiling dream world, telling of an elastic gentleman who stretches his body across town to effortlessly slip into bed, or of another sleepy young man who curls inside an upside-down umbrella to take a snooze ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD

  • A Land of Books

    Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters

    by Duncan Tonatiuh ...
    Award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the significance of Aztec manuscripts and culture in his picture book A Land of Books.A 2023 Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Honor BookOur world, little brother, is an amoxtlalpan, a land of books.In the jungles where the jaguar dwells, the Mayas make books.In the mountains the cloud people, the Mixtecs, make them as well. So do other. ... Read more

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  • Game of Freedom

    Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira

    by Duncan Tonatiuh ...
    In the powerful, vibrant biography Game of Freedom, award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the legacy of a legendary capoeira player, Mestre Bimba, who resisted racial oppression through art and turned a marginalized practice into a global phenomenon.A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú.Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the ... Read more

    $12.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Los Gatos Black on Halloween

    by Marisa Montes ...
    Illustrated by Yuyi Morales ...
    Follow los monstruos and los esqueletos to the Halloween partyUnder October's luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los muertos rise from their coffins to join in the fun. Los esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren't even there yet!This lively bilingual ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Beautiful Lady: Our Lady of Guadalupe

    by Pat Mora ...
    Illustrated by Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher ...
    Every December, Grandma Lupita tells Rose the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As they make paper flowers to put around her statue, Grandma begins: Long ago, on a cold December morning near what is now Mexico City, a man named Juan Diego put on his cloak and started down the road to church. On his way, Juan Diego sees a beautiful Lady at the top of a hill. She tells Juan Diego to go to the Bishop ... Read more

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  • I Miss You

    by Karlo Smith ...
    Alexandra and Tyler have been friends for 13 years, and Alexandra has been in love with him since. But when they graduate Tyler decides to go to college, leaving Alexandra behind. And very alone. Alexandra begins to wonder if Tyler has the same feelings for her as she has for him. ... Read more

    $2.97 CAD