Books for Children and Young Adults in Spanish 2021

¿Quién fué? This series is a great way to introduce students to important historical figures. The engaging design and format of the biographies appeals to even the most reluctant readers. • Facts and interesting anecdotes spark curiosity. • Helpful full-page sidebars expand on the narrative. • Time lines link world events with those of the character’s life. Ann Abramson ¿Quién fue Ana Frank? ILLUSTRATIONS Nancy Harrison GR Q Holocaust / Jews / Military and Wars 9781631138492 5½" x 7½" / 112 pp $10.99 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Biography / History In her diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. This book looks closely at Anne’s life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Illustrations, maps, and diagrams provide historical and visual reference in a biography written in a way that is appropriate and accessible for younger readers. Who Was Anne Frank? For other titles in this series, see pp. 131–138. Meg Belviso and Pam Pollack ¿Quién fue Nelson Mandela? Who Was Nelson Mandela? ILLUSTRATIONS Stephen Marchesi GR S Social Activists / Civil Rights / Prejudice and Racism 9781631134265 5½" x 7½" / 112 pp $10.99 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Biography / History As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as an adult he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty- seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country’s first Black president and went on to live his dream of change. AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD-WINNER 209 HISPANIC CULTURE AND OTHER CULTURES 3–5