{"product_id":"luz-para-todos-light-for-all-9781665929523","title":"Luz Para Todos (Light for All)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLuz Para Todos (Light for All) - Bilingual Children's Picture Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUn libro lírico y unificador que \"inspirará a jóvenes lectores\" y que \"muestra magníficamente la experiencia inmigrante\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, crítica estelar) en Estados Unidos, escrito por la ganadora de la Mención de Honor del Premio Newbery e ilustrado por el galardonado artista Raúl Colón.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescubre un sinfín de contribuciones que todos los inmigrantes han aportado al venir a unirse a sus familias o a comenzar sus vidas en un nuevo país que llaman su hogar. Con sus esperanzas, sus sueños y su determinación, generaciones de inmigrantes han hecho que el tejido de este país sea diverso, vívido y acogedor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEsta vibrante y oportuna celebración muestra a los miles de inmigrantes que construyeron Estados Unidos, así como cuán importante es que haya aceptación y luz para todos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAward-Winning Author and Illustrator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMargarita Engle brings her celebrated storytelling to this meaningful picture book. As a Newbery Honor winner and Pura Belpré Award recipient, Engle crafts stories that resonate with young readers exploring themes of identity, belonging, and cultural heritage. Her verse novels and picture books, including \u003ci\u003eDrum Dream Girl\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Surrender Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, have earned recognition across the children's literature landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaúl Colón's illustrations bring the narrative to life with his distinctive artistic style. Known for his work on \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers and critically acclaimed picture books like \u003ci\u003eJosé! Born to Dance\u003c\/i\u003e, Colón's artwork adds depth and emotion to stories celebrating cultural diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEducational Value for Classroom and Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture book serves as a classroom resource for discussions about immigration, cultural identity, and American history. Teachers and parents use it to build empathy and understanding among children ages 4-8. The bilingual format supports ESL learners and Spanish language education, making it accessible to diverse reading communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores how immigrant families have shaped the United States through generations, offering young readers perspective on the ongoing immigrant experience. It addresses themes of acceptance, hope, and determination in age-appropriate language that sparks meaningful conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Translation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlexis Romay provides the Spanish translation, bringing his expertise as a translator of over forty picture books and novels. His work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eNBC News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWorld Literature Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and other publications, ensuring authentic language that honors both English and Spanish-speaking readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMargarita Engle is the Cuban American author of many books including the verse novels \u003ci\u003eRima's Rebellion\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eYour Heart, My Sky\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWith a Star in My Hand\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Surrender Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor winner; and \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Dreamer\u003c\/i\u003e. Her verse memoirs include \u003ci\u003eSoaring Earth\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEnchanted Air\u003c\/i\u003e, which received the Pura Belpré Award, a Walter Dean Myers Award Honor, and was a finalist for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, among others. Her picture books include \u003ci\u003eDrum Dream Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDancing Hands\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Flying Girl\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit her at MargaritaEngle.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRaúl Colón has illustrated several highly acclaimed picture books including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eAngela and the Baby Jesus \u003c\/i\u003eby Frank McCourt and Susanna Reich's \u003ci\u003eJosé! Born to Dance\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a starred review in \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e. Mr. Colón lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlexis Romay is the author of two novels and two books of poetry. His essays and opinion pieces have been published by \u003ci\u003eNBC News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e World Literature Today\u003c\/i\u003e, Museum of Modern Art, \u003ci\u003e El Nuevo Herald\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Latino Rebels\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHypermedia Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReplicante\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLetras Libres\u003c\/i\u003e, and other outlets. He has written lyrics for Paquito D'Rivera and translated over forty picture books, as well as novels by Ana Veciana-Suarez, Margarita Engle, Miguel Correa Mujica, Meg Medina, Stuart Gibbs, and Adrianna Cuevas. 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