{"product_id":"stella-d-az-never-gives-up","title":"Stella D?az Never Gives Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning author Angela Dominguez comes the novel \u003ci\u003eStella Diaz Never Gives Up\u003c\/i\u003e, a story about a shy Mexican-American girl who becomes an environmental activist and makes a difference in her community.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStella gets a big surprise when her mom plans a trip to visit their family in Mexico! Stella loves marine animals, and she can't wait to see the ocean for the first time . . . until she arrives and learns that the sea and its life forms are in danger due to pollution. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStella wants to save the ocean, but she knows she can't do it alone. It's going to take a lot of work and help from old and new friends to make a difference, but Stella D?az never gives up! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the second middle-grade novel from award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez. Based on the author's experiences growing up Mexican-American, this infectiously charming character comes to life through relatable story-telling including simple Spanish vocabulary and adorable black-and-white art throughout. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReading level: 630L 4.2 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020 for Younger Readers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngela Dominguez\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Mexico City, grew up in the great state of Texas, and now resides on the east coast. She is the author and illustrator of several books for children including \u003ci\u003eMaria Had a Little Llama\u003c\/i\u003e, which received the American Library Association Pura Belpré Illustration Honor. Recently, she received her second Pura Belpré Honor for her illustrations in \u003ci\u003eMango, Abuela, and Me \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Meg Medina. When Angela is not in her studio, she teaches at the Academy of Art University, which honored her with their Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013. She also enjoys presenting at different schools and libraries to all sorts of ages. Angela is a proud member of SCBWI, PEN America, and represented by Wernick and Pratt Literary Agency. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She's delighted to still be doing both.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50618435797266,"sku":"9781250229113","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1e690ef0-1d14-427b-a9db-b9b591328891.jpg?v=1732535734","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stella-d-az-never-gives-up","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}