Shelley M. Diaz
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On a Clear Day
Gr 7–10—In one of his last books, the former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature ventured into the dystopian genre...
Show and Prove
Gr 8 Up—Set in 1983 in the South Bronx, this coming-of-age tale by Afro-Latina Quintero presents the friendship between African American Smiles and Puerto Rican Nike against the backdrop of hip-hop, Reaganomics, and war in the Middle East...
Pelé, King of Soccer/Pelé, El rey del fútbol
Gr 1–3—A bilingual picture book biography about Pelé, the first man in the history of the sport to score 1,000 goals and become a living legend...
Down These Mean Streets
The 30th anniversary edition of Thomas's classic is as relevant today as when it was originally published in 1967...
Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa
Gr 2–4—This picture book biography of the Cuban songstress pays tribute to the child from Havana who became salsa royalty...
Lion Island: Cuba's Warrior of Words
Gr 5–8—In this middle grade novel in verse, Engle transports readers to the world of 1870s Cuba...
The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
Gr 7 Up—This 2008 Pura Belpré Medal-winning biography presents the true story of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet...
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
Gr 1–4—The award-winning Cuban American author has made her mark on children's literature with her powerful portrayals of little-known aspects of Cuban history, often shedding light on the Afro-Cuban experience...
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