Showing 1–5 of 5 titles
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Becoming Naomi León
In “Becoming Naomi León,” Muñoz Ryan writes convincingly about the love that binds an extended family together. Characters are well-drawn and balanced, relationships are honest, and Naomi's growing awareness of her cultural heritage and sense of self will keep readers engrossed.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780439269698
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Echo
This original fairy tale intertwines with historical fiction to explore music and its power to save, heal, and set free.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439874021
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Esperanza Rising
Pampered thirteen-year-old Esperanza and her mother are forced to flee Mexico following her father's sudden death and his brothers' takeover of their land. In a California migrant-worker camp, they encounter poverty and racism that are mitigated by the support of family and friends. Esperanza's response to the fall from a privileged life into a 1930s, immigrant experience transforms her from a spoiled child into a strong adolescent.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2002 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439120418
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Mañanaland
Max loves fútbol, although his hopes of joining a team are replaced by working with his Dad and eventually discovering that his family are secret guardians who take on refugees and deliver them to "Mananaland."
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781338157864
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When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of The Century
A gloriously designed and thoughtfully researched book, "When Marian Sang," encapsulates the life of famed African-American contralto Marian Anderson. Ryan's vibrant text melds perfectly with Selznick's sepia toned illustrations to portray Anderson's passion for singing and her perseverance in overcoming the barriers to both train and perform because of her race.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439269674