BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Jaime Alfonso Sandoval Operativo nini Operation Nini AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico Work / Coming of Age / Humor 9789587764963 5⅜" x 8¼" / 288 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction Young “Ninis” are those who don’t work and don’t study. Paulo Salamanca doesn’t call himself that, but since graduating high school five years ago, all he has done is play video games and watch action movies. After a meeting with former high school friends, Paulo realizes that he needs to change, but his colorful personality and lack of modesty will make things difficult. A humorous novel about the challenges of growing up. Antonio Santa Ana Ella cantaba (en tono menor) She Sang (In a Minor Tone) Antonio Santa Ana Los ojos del perro siberiano The Eyes of the Siberian Husky AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina Adolescence / Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance / Identity 9789587765076 5⅜" x 8¼" / 144 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction / Romance AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina Siblings / Family Struggles / Diseases, Illnesses, and Injuries 9789587760002 5⅜" x 8¼" / 136 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction Unlike his friends, Pablo is not sure what he wants to do with his life. He loves music, he plays in a band, and he tours the city playing in pubs. When he meets Guadalupe and hears her sing, his world turns upside down. A novel about identity and self realization, this is a story that will resonate with young adults and help them face what lies ahead in life. In this moving novel, a teenager discovers that his older brother has AIDS. This powerful narrative focuses on his emotional journey and the value of tolerance, solidarity, and love in overcoming prejudice and discrimination. A bestseller in the Latin American market, this book lends itself to group reading and classroom discussion. Cecilia Velasco Tony Tony AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Ecuador Adolescence / Feelings and Emotions / Identity 9789584529015 5⅜" x 8¼" / 144 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction Tony, Ale, Pedro, and Consuelo are the narrators and protagonists of this story set in a Latin American city. Their narratives overlap to create a mosaic that depicts teenagers’ struggles in dealing with family and school issues. It is a story told from four different points of view, each of which bring its own unique perspective to the narrative. Jaime Alfonso Sandoval / Antonio Santa Ana / Cecilia Velasco 72 Young Adults YOUNG ADULTS 11-12