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    Waiting for the Biblioburro | Book Spotlight

    Book Spotlight: Waiting for the Biblioburro
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    Waiting for the Biblioburro

    Written by Monica Brown

    Illustrated by John Parra

    Ages: 4-6 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Tricycle Press | ISBN-13: 978-1582463537

    What to Expect: Spanish and Hispanic Heritage

    Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creators Monica Brown and John Parra introduce readers to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the Biblioburro.

    Critical acclaim: “The book is perfect for read-alouds, with occasional, often onomatopoeic Spanish words such as “quiquiriquí,” “tacatac” and “iii-aah” adding to the fun.” –Kirkus Reviews

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    About the Author

    MONICA BROWN’s Peruvian-American heritage has inspired in her a desire to share Latino/a stories with children. Her books have garnered starred reviews, The Américas Award, and a Pura Belpré Honor. In addition, she received the prestigious Rockefeller Fellowship on Chicano Cultural Literacy from the Center for Chicano Studies at the University of California. Monica is currently Professor of English at Northern Arizona University in U.S. Latino and Multicultural Literature.

    Monica Brown: author head-shot

    About the Illustrator

    JOHN PARRA is an award-winning illustrator, designer, teacher, and fine art painter whose work is avidly collected. John’s books have received starred reviews and have appeared on the Texas 2×2 Reading List. He has received the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for illustration, the 2006 International Latino Book Award for Best Children’s Book Interior Illustrations, and the 2010 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award for Gracias/Thanks, written by Pat Mora.

    John Parra: illustrator head-shot

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    5 Comments

    2. Kelly Thuet on

      Please enter me to win a copy of this adorable book. I love to encourage children to learn about all the wonderful cultures in the world.

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    4. Donna on

      I love to hear about stories where books are championed. They are so important for developing imagination. This is another wonderful example where people find a way to get books into the hands of children – from camels to donkeys to mobile trucks. Great!

      Reply
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