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Title: Pablo Neruda Book Of Questions – Bilingual Spanish-English Author: Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) Illustrator: Paloma Valdivia Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books Copyright: 2022 Original Language: Spanish Translator: Sara Lissa Paulson Original Title: Libro de las Preguntas Original Copyright: 1974 ISBN: 978-1-59270-322-7 Hardcover pages: 80 Age range: 5 up Genre: Picture Book, Poetry Author’s ethnicity: Chilean Illustrator’s ethnicity: Chilean Illustrator’s residence: Santiago, Chile Awards: Nobel Prize in Literature 1971 Subjects: Bilingual, Chilean, Hispanic, Imagination, Poetry, Questions, Spanish |
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Different: A Story Of The Spanish Civil War
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Title: Different: A Story Of The Spanish Civil War Author: Monica Montanes Illustrator: Evan Sanchez Gomez Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Copyright: 2022 Original Language: Spanish Translator: Lawrence Schimel Original Title: Los distintos Original Publisher: Ediciones Ekare. Barcelona, Spain Original Copyright: 2020 ISBN: 978-0-8028-5598-5 Hardcover pages: 88 Age range: 9-14 Genre: Historical fiction Book setting: Spain, Venezuela Author’s ethnicity: Venezuelan Author’s residence: Madrid Illustrator’s ethnicity: Spanish Illustrator’s residence: Spain Awards: 2021 White Raven, 2023 Batchelder Award Subjects: Brothers and sisters, Caribbean and Latin America, Emigration and immigration, Military and wars, Refugees, Spain Civil War 1936-1939, Survival, Venezuela |
A Story About Afiya
![]() Afiya has a white summer frock that becomes decorated each new day with memories of her childhood. First, sunflowers are imprinted on her frock. Then it has patterns of more flowers and butterflies. Every day the dress is cleared and ready for new images. Pigeons, tigers, and fishes also adorn Afiya’s magical dress as she dances across every page. The expressive earth tone and pastel colored art was rendered in mixed media and finished digitally. mjw |
Title: A Story About Afiya Author: James Berry (1924-2017) Illustrator: Anna Cunha Publisher: Lantana Publishing Ltd. London Copyright: 2020 Original Language: English Original Copyright: 1991 ISBN: 978-1-911373-33-9 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: Jamaica Author’s ethnicity: Jamaican Illustrator’s ethnicity: Brazilian Awards: 2021 USBBY Outstanding International Book Subjects: Childhood, Clothing, Dresses, Flowers, Swahili |
Lands Of Belonging: A History of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain
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Title: Lands Of Belonging: A History Of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain Author: Donna and Vikesh Amey Bhatt Illustrator: Salini Perera Publisher: Nosy Crow, London Copyright: 2022 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-83994-468-0 Hardcover pages: 64 Age range: 7-12 Genre: Nonfiction, Information Book Book setting: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Britain Author’s ethnicity: East African (Vikesh) Author’s residence: London Illustrator’s ethnicity: Born in Sri Lanka Illustrator’s residence: Toronto Subjects: Ancient empires, East India Company, Festivals, Food, Games, Holidays, Independence, Partition, World War I, World War II |
My Name Is Bana
![]() Seven-year-old Bana, a Syrian girl from Aleppo, took to Twitter to describe her war-torn home. In this picture book memoir, she offers her perspective on the war and being a refugee. She explains the origin of her name. Bana is a tall bushy tree that grows in Syria. Her father and mother wanted her to be strong just like the tree – being kind to others, standing up against injustice, and being brave in the face of fear. She also shows her strength by bringing joy to her brothers amidst bombings, starting over in a new country, and speaking to world leaders on behalf of Syrian refugee children. The illustrations rendered in acrylic paint and finished in procreate are emotional and bright. Arabic words are smoothly integrated into the text. An author’s note tells that the book is based on a true story. mjw |
Title: My Name Is Bana Author: Bana Alabed Illustrator: Nez Riaz Publisher: Salaam Reads/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Copyright: 2021 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1534412484 Hardcover pages: 40 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture book, Autobiography Book setting: Syria and Turkey Author’s ethnicity: Syrian Author’s residence: Turkey Illustrator’s ethnicity: Pakistani Illustrator’s residence: Boston, MA Awards: 2022 NCSS Notable Books Subjects: Autobiography, Biography, Children’s writings, Human rights, Refugee children, Syria – Civil War, Trees |
The Library Bus
![]() Author Bahram Rahman grew up in Afghanistan during the civil war and Taliban regime of 1996-2001. His story was inspired by the first library bus in Kabul that brought books to girls in remote villages and refugee camps who had no other access to education. Five-year-old Pari is starting her first day as her mother’s helper on the library bus. The girls in the villages and camps are learning English, but Pari cannot even read or write in Farsi yet. She is lucky that she will attend school next year. Her mother had to learn in secret because not long ago, girls were forbidden to read. The captivating watercolor and digital media artwork portrays the girls’ smiling faces, the rich landscape of Afghanistan, and the power of education. Included are notes about refugee camps and the author’s experiences in Kabul. mjw |
Title: The Library Bus Author: Bahram Rahman Illustrator: Gabrielle Grimard Publisher: Pajama Press. Toronto Copyright: 2020 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-77278-101-4 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 5-8 Genre: Picture book Book setting: Kabul, Afghanistan Author’s ethnicity: born in Kabul, Afghanistan Author’s residence: Ontario, Canada Illustrator’s ethnicity: born in Montreal Illustrator’s residence: Canada Awards: 2021 Governor General’s Literary Award, 2021 Middle East Book Award Winner, 2021 Sout Asian Book Award – Highly recommended book Subjects: Books, Education, Libraries, Homelessness, Middle East, Poverty, Reading, Refugees |
A Gift For Amma: Market Day In India
![]() It’s market day in the author’s hometown of Chennai, India. A young girl is searching for a treasure for her mother. She looks at saffron rice: orange marigolds; pink lotus flowers; green peacock feathers, mint, and coriander; red-hot peppers; and many more colorful items. She finally decides on rainbow bangles as the perfect gift. Back matter includes information about the unique color words in the book, facts about markets around the world, and photographs taken by the author. The gorgeous illustrations, rendered in pencils, pastels, and water-based paints make the story come alive. mjw |
Title: A Gift For Amma: Market Day In India Author: Meera Sriram Illustrator: Mariona Cabassa Publisher: Barefoot Books, Cambridge, MA Copyright: 2020 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-64686-062-3 Paperback pages: 32 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: Chennai, India Author’s ethnicity: Indian Author’s residence: U.S. Illustrator’s ethnicity: Indian Illustrator’s residence: Spain Awards: 2021 South Asian Book Award Subjects: Colors, Flowers, Markets, Mothers, Peacocks, Saris, Spices |
Soul Lanterns
![]() Set 25 years after the bombing of Hiroshima, twelve-year-old Nozomi discovers that the long-term emotional and physical effects of the bombing continue. Her art class project is to learn more about the experiences of students’ families on August 6, 1945. Book chapters focus on individual heartbreaking narratives told by survivors. This powerful story from a Japanese perspective shows the impact on the city and emphasizes the message of peace. mjw |
Title: Soul Lanterns Author: Shaw Huzki Publisher: Delacorte Press Copyright: 2021 Original Language: Japanese Translator: Emily Balistrieri Original Title: Hikari no utsushie Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Original Publisher: Kodansha, Ltd. Tokyo Original Copyright: 2013 ISBN: 978-0-593-17436-4 Hardcover pages: 175 Age range: 10 up Genre: Historical Fiction Book setting: Japan Author’s ethnicity: Japanese Author’s residence: Kamakura, Japan Awards: 2022 USBBY Outstanding International Books List Subjects: Art, Atomic bomb, Ceremonies, Grandparents, Hiroshima, Lantern floating ceremony, Peace, World War II |
Christmas Is Coming: Traditions From Around The World
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Title: Christmas Is Coming: Traditions From Around The World Author: Monika Utnik Strugala Illustrator: Ewa Poklewska Kozietto Publisher: NorthSouth Books, New York Copyright: 2021 Original Language: Polish Translator: Antonia Lloud-Jones Original Title: Ida swieta! Original Publisher: NordSud Verlag AG, Zurich Original Copyright: 2019 ISBN: 978-0-7358-4443-8 Hardcover pages: 136 Age range: 7 up Genre: Information Book, Nonfiction Author’s ethnicity: Polish Author’s residence: Italy Illustrator’s ethnicity: Polish Illustrator’s residence: Poland Subjects: Celebrations, Christmas, Customs, Traditions |
Walking For Water: How One Boy Stood Up For Gender Equality
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Title: Walking For Water: How One Boy Stood Up For Gender Equality Author: Susan Hughes Illustrator: Nicole Miles Publisher: Citizen Kid – Kids Can Press. Toronto, Ontario, Canada Copyright: 2021 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1525302-497 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 7-10 Genre: Picture Book, inspired by a real event Book setting: Malawi Author’s ethnicity: Canadian Author’s residence: Toronto, Ontario Illustrator’s ethnicity: Originally from the Bahamas Illustrator’s residence: West Yorkshire, U.K. Subjects: Activism, Africa, Education, Gender equality, Girls and women, Schools, Siblings, Twins, Water scarcity |
Peace
![]() This rhyming concept book explores peace for children. “Peace is a smile, a hug. Peace can be bold or quiet and snug.” At the end of the book, fold-out pages reveal children in delightful, peaceful interactions. The children in the colorful illustrations are diverse in skin color and abilities. Many of the animals in the book are cultural symbols of peace from nations around the world. The endpapers depict a tree, with the leaves showing the word for peace in many different languages. An author’s note tells how peace affects all inhabitants of our planet. A Spanish edition is also available. 978-0-7358-4455-1. mjw |
Title: Peace Author: Baptiste Paul and Miranda Paul Illustrator: Esteli Meza Publisher: NorthSouth Books Inc. New York Copyright: 2021 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-0-7358-4449-0 Hardcover pages: 40 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: Baptiste- grew up in Saint Lucia Author’s residence: Baptiste and Miranda – Wisconsin, U.S.A. Illustrator’s ethnicity: Mexican Illustrator’s residence: Mexico City Awards: Illustrator has won A la Orilla del Viento in Mexico Subjects: Friendship, Interpersonal relations, Peace, Stories in rhyme |