Results for "Aida Salazar"

"Savagely funny and deeply human." —New York Times Review* "Stunning…A story that sings to the soul." —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewFor Elio Solis, eighth grade fizzes with change—His body teeming with hormones. His feelings that fl...

* "Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Gorgeous...hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding." - School Library Journal, st...

* “Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review* “Gorgeous…hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding.” — School Library Jou...

This critically acclaimed novel, Land of the Cranes, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! Nine-year-old Betita knows she is a crane. Papi has told her the story, e...

In the spirit of a dream, many immigrants of color set out across continents, oceans, and borders, travelling to the United States in pursuit of opportunity. This book is a celebration of 13 American immigrants of color, from world-famous to local heroes, politicians, surgeons...

In the spirit of a dream, many immigrants of color set out across continents, oceans, and borders, travelling to the United States in pursuit of opportunity. This book is a celebration of 13 American immigrants of color, from world-famous to local heroes, politicians, surgeons...

Nine-year-old Betita knows she is a crane. Papi has told her the story, even before her family fled to Los Angeles to seek refuge from cartel wars in Mexico. The Aztecs came from a place called Aztlan, what is now the Southwest US, called the land of the cranes. They left Aztl...

****Four starred reviews!**** * "A worthy successor to Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret set in present-day Oakland." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Celi Rivera's life swirls with questions. About her ...