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Antes de ser libres
Written by Julia Alvarez
Translated by Liliana Valenzuela
Paperback
Now available in Spanish, the book Horn Book called “a realistic and compelling account of a girl growing up too quickly while coming to terms with the cost of freedom.”
I wonder what it would be like to be free? Not to need wings because you don’t have to fly away... Read More |
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Before We Were Free
Written by Julia Alvarez
Hardcover
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected... Read More |
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Before We Were Free
Written by Julia Alvarez
Paperback
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected... Read More |
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Before We Were Free
Written by Julia Alvarez
eBook
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected... Read More |
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Cuando Ta Lola vino (de visita) a quedarse
Written by Julia Alvarez
Translated by Liliana Valenzuela
eBook
Julia Alvarez’s heartwarming novel—now in Spanish.
Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life even more unpredictable when she arrives from the Dominican Republic to help out his Mami. Like her stories for adults, Julia... Read More |
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Cuando Tía Lola vino (de visita) a quedarse
Written by Julia Alvarez
Translated by Liliana Valenzuela
Trade Paperback
Julia Alvarez’s heartwarming novel—now in Spanish.
Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life even more unpredictable when she arrives from the Dominican Republic to help out his Mami. Like her stories for adults, Julia... Read More |
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En Busca de Milagros
Written by Julia Alvarez
Paperback
MILLY KAUFMAN IS an ordinary American teenager living in Vermont—until she meets Pablo, a new student at her high school. His exotic accent, strange fashion sense, and intense interest in Milly force her to confront her identity as an adopted child from Pablo’s native country. As their relationship grows, Milly decides... Read More |
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En Busca de Milagros
Written by Julia Alvarez
eBook
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En Busca de Milagros
Written by Julia Alvarez
Hardcover Library Binding
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Finding Miracles
Written by Julia Alvarez
Hardcover
MILLY KAUFMAN IS an ordinary American teenager living in Vermont—until she meets Pablo, a new student at her high school. His exotic accent, strange fashion sense, and intense interest in Milly force her to confront her identity as an adopted child from Pablo’s native country. As their relationship grows, Milly decides... Read More |
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Finding Miracles
Written by Julia Alvarez
Paperback
MILLY KAUFMAN IS an ordinary American teenager living in Vermont—until she meets Pablo, a new student at her high school. His exotic accent, strange fashion sense, and intense interest in Milly force her to confront her identity as an adopted child from Pablo’s native country. As their relationship grows, Milly decides... Read More |
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Finding Miracles
Written by Julia Alvarez
eBook
MILLY KAUFMAN IS an ordinary American teenager living in Vermont—until she meets Pablo, a new student at her high school. His exotic accent, strange fashion sense, and intense interest in Milly force her to confront her identity as an adopted child from Pablo’s native country. As their relationship grows, Milly decides... Read More |
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A Gift of Gracias
Written by Julia Alvarez
Illustrated by Beatriz Vidal
Hardcover
After their olive crop fails, Maria fears that her family will have to abandon their farm on the new island colony. Then, one night she dreams of a mysterious beautiful lady shrouded by trees with branches hung with hundreds of little suns. They are oranges like the ones Maria's parents once... Read More |
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How Tia Lola Came to Stay
Written by Julia Alvarez
eBook
A delightfully entertaining story of family and culture from acclaimed author Julia Alvarez.
Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life even more unpredictable when she arrives from the Dominican Republic to help out his... Read More |
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How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay
Written by Julia Alvarez
Trade Paperback
A delightfully entertaining story of family and culture from acclaimed author Julia Alvarez.
Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life even more unpredictable when she arrives from the Dominican Republic to help out his... Read More |
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How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay
Written by Julia Alvarez
Hardcover
A delightfully entertaining story of family and culture from acclaimed author Julia Alvarez.
Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life even more unpredictable when she arrives from the Dominican Republic to help out his... Read More |
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Las Huellas Secretas
Written by Julia Alvarez
Illustrated by Fabian Negrin
Trade Paperback
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Un regalo de gracias
Written by Julia Alvarez
Illustrated by Beatriz Vidal
Translated by Liliana Valenzuela
Trade Paperback
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Return to Sender
Written by Julia Alvarez
Hardcover
After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the three daughters, particularly Mari, the oldest, who is proud... Read More |
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Return to Sender
Written by Julia Alvarez
eBook
After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the three daughters, particularly Mari, the oldest, who is proud... Read More |
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Return to Sender
Written by Julia Alvarez
Hardcover Library Binding
After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the three daughters, particularly Mari, the oldest, who is proud... Read More |
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The Secret Footprints
Written by Julia Alvarez
Illustrated by Fabian Negrin
Trade Paperback
The Dominican legend of the ciguapas, creatures who lived in underwater caves and whose feet were on backward so that humans couldn't follow their footprints, is reinvented by renowned author Julia Alvarez. Although the ciguapas fear humans, Guapa, a bold and brave ciguapa, can't help but be curious--especially about a boy... Read More |
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