They believe that placing books in young hands and sharing stories with young minds is meaningful. True book people must share books with others. Book people find joy between the pages of a book, but their passion doesn’t stop there. Like me, (and I’ll bet you too if you are reading this), librarians are book people.

He has received the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for illustration, the 2006 International Latino Book Award for Best Children’s Book Interior Illustrations, and the 2010 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award for Gracias/Thanks, written by Pat Mora.Ī note from Monica: I love librarians. John’s books have received starred reviews and have appeared on the Texas 2×2 Reading List. Latino and Multicultural Literature.Ībout the illustrator: JOHN PARRA is an award-winning illustrator, designer, teacher, and fine art painter whose work is avidly collected. Monica is currently Professor of English at Northern Arizona University in U.S. In addition, she received the prestigious Rockefeller Fellowship on Chicano Cultural Literacy from the Center for Chicano Studies at the University of California. Her books have garnered starred reviews, The Américas Award, and a Pura Belpré Honor.

PST.īook overview: Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creators Monica Brown and John Parra introduce readers to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the Biblioburro.Ĭritical acclaim: “The book is perfect for read-alouds, with occasional, often onomatopoeic Spanish words such as “quiquiriquí,” “tacatac” and “iii-aah” adding to the fun.” – Kirkus ReviewsĪbout the author: MONICA BROWN’s Peruvian-American heritage has inspired in her a desire to share Latino/a stories with children. 15), with WAITING FOR THE BIBLIOBURRO, by the award-winning team of Monica Brown and John Parra. Enter to win one of three (3) hardcover copies of this heartwarming tale that every child will enjoy. Giveaway begins September 19, 2011, at 12:01 A.M. By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book ReviewĬelebrate the universal love for reading, and Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.

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