BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Ute Bergdolt de Walschburger / Eduardo Caballero Calderón / Julia Mercedes Castilla Ute Bergdolt de Walschburger Leyendas de nuestra América Legends fromOur America ILLUSTRATIONS Alfredo Lleras AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Germany / Colombia GR R Legends, Myths, and Fables / Caribbean and Latin America / Justice 9789580409649 4½" x 7⅞" / 180 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Legends This volume gathers twenty- three legends from eleven Latin American countries. Rooted in the oral tradition, these tales reflect on the indigenous people’s traditions and beliefs before and after Spanish conquest. These fascinating legends help us understand the many different points of view of these civilizations that span the American continent. A good book about Latin America’s identity; these narratives invite theatrical interpretation. Eduardo Caballero Calderón Bolívar: una historia que parece un cuento Bolívar: History that Reads Like a Story Julia Mercedes Castilla El tesoro de la pordiosera The Beggar ‘s Treasure ILLUSTRATIONS Mónica Meira AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR U Caribbean and Latin America / Historical Figures / Loyalty 9789580471615 4½" x 7⅞" / 64 pp $15.99 / PB Informational Texts Literary Nonfiction / Biography / History ILLUSTRATIONS Manuel Díaz AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR T Friendship / Tolerance / Responsibility 9789580470786 4½" x 7⅞" / 120 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction A historical account that reads like a novel, this biography of Simón Bolívar spans the entirety of the political figure's life. The narrative goes over his childhood, his intellectual influences, his travels, and the experiences that shaped him into the warrior and strategist he became. A faithful portrait of General Bolívar’s greatest passion: the fight for Latin America’s independence. Four boys living on the streets of Bogotá desperately want to know what the beggar they call “La Changua” keeps in her bag. When they find out, they are bewildered. This surprising story describes daily life on the streets of a big city. An amusing read from start to finish, this book tackles themes like friendship and social responsibility. Julia Mercedes Castilla Luisa viaja en tren Luisa Travels by Train ILLUSTRATIONS Juliana Salcedo Barrero AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia GR U Courage / Survival Stories / Fears 9789584539229 4½" x 7⅞" / 122 pp $15.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction Luisa is a spoiled young woman whose life is altered forever when a group of unscrupulous men kidnap her while traveling. Afraid and far away from her parents, Luisa is forced to fend for herself and, in the process, grows into a more caring, thoughtful person. An adventure story that is rich in details and character development. 37 MIDDLE GRADE READERS AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER