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This book, written by a Newberry Medal-winning author, Matt De La Pena, is a story about a little Hispanic girl named Carmela, who finally becomes old enough to go with her brother on the errands around town. The story follows the relationship between the siblings as they are on their way to a laundromat showing common familial exchanges ending in loving affirmation.
This book is recommended for use in the classroom because it depicts a one-parent household in a potentially differi ...more
This book, written by a Newberry Medal-winning author, Matt De La Pena, is a story about a little Hispanic girl named Carmela, who finally becomes old enough to go with her brother on the errands around town. The story follows the relationship between the siblings as they are on their way to a laundromat showing common familial exchanges ending in loving affirmation.
This book is recommended for use in the classroom because it depicts a one-parent household in a potentially differi ...more
A touching story of community, possibility, and dreamers. Carmela is happy to finally be old enough to explore her town with her brother.
Feb 27, 2019
Emma
marked it as to-read
Apr 20, 2019
Katerine Velez
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
early-childhood,
hispanic,
latino,
latina,
childrens-book,
empowerment,
read-aloud,
guided-reading
Oct 19, 2019
Allison Chung
marked it as to-read
