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David's teacher asks for a parent conference when David's behavior distracts the rest of the class.
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Marvin's excitement about first grade quickly dwindles when his name doesn't appear on the list and the class is short one desk.
Sofia is a Mexican-American living in Texas. When she is accepted to a prestigious, predominantly white boarding school, she learns how to meld her Mexican-American roots with her new life.
Every girl wants to celebrate her quinceañera, or 15th birthday, right? Not necessarily, as half-Cuban, half-Polish Violet can barely speak Spanish.
When Frederick shows up at school, Xio is thrilled. The new boy is shy, cute, and definitely good boyfriend material. Before long, she pulls him into her lively circle of friends. Frederick knows he should be flattered by Xio's attention.
Eddie Guerrero was a WWE star who grew up in a family of famous Mexican wrestlers. This autobiography details Guerrero's rise from Tijuana to fame in the United States as a professional wrestler.
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A lively rhyming cadence introduces many different houses for various residents. From spiders to birds to stories, each has a place to live — but always, "a house is a house for me!"
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Regardless of how a family is created or who belongs to it, these gentle and sometimes wise, often humorous poems will glimpse many family configurations. The attractive collection will share aloud well.
This picture book about Cesar Chavez provides a strong introduction to the biographical details of his life, from his early days growing up in the Great Depression to his years in the Navy and later work on behalf of farmworkers.
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Julie has some big changes to get used to in the months following her parents' divorce — especially at Christmastime!