BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Judith Segura / Jordi Sierra i Fabra / José Roberto Torero Jordi Sierra i Fabra Cuentos para niños que creen en marcianos Stories for Children Who Believe in Martians ILLUSTRATIONS Felipe Sanmiguel AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Spain GR R Action and Adventure / Feelings and Emotions 9789580491132 4½" x 7⅞" / 120 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Science Fiction This is a collection of seven science fiction stories about other galaxies, extraterrestrial beings, and deep space that is sure to instill a sense of wonder within the reader. These stories portray humans as seen by extraterrestrial beings, providing a unique perspective on our customs, traditions, and even our perception of reality. An excellent introduction to the genre. 2013 SM IBEROAMERICAN PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR FOR CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH LITERATURE; 2019 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR José Roberto Torero Una historia de fútbol A Soccer Story ILLUSTRATIONS Nelson Dániel AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Brazil GR S Sports / Teamwork / Friendship 9789563001990 4½" x 7⅞" / 93 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction / Adventure The year starts and Zuza and his friends register at their school’s soccer tournament, ready to win it. Throughout the year, Zuza lives many adventures in his Sao Paulo neighborhood that involve his team, his coach, and a love interest. When the final match comes, time stops in this story set in 1950, the year Brazil hosted the World Cup. Judith Segura Valija de cuentos familiares Suitcase of Family Stories ILLUSTRATIONS Valeria Gallo AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico GR P Family / Death and Dying / Feelings and Emotions 9789875456297 4½" x 7⅞" / 96 pp $15.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories There are eight stories kept in this suitcase, each one full of doubts, questions, and anecdotes capable of making the reader identify fully with the protagonists. Unkept promises, unanswered questions, embarrassment over a father’s profession or a mother’s sentimental behavior, and nostalgia at missing one’s grandparents are just some of the conflicts that children of this age constantly experience. 42 Middle Grade Readers MIDDLE GRADE READERS 4-6