Gloriana, Presente
A First Day of School Story
$38.16
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
12 August 2024
Summary
Enter the classroom in this joyful story of growth that will help new students find their voice. With Spanish words throughout the text, this radiant picture book is perfect for fans of Mango, Abuela, and Me.
On the first day of elementary school, Abuela soothes Gloriana’s nerves by telling her stories from their family home in la Republica Dominicana. But as soon as Gloriana enters the classroom, the tropical scenery crumbles and la musica is replaced with English phrases she does no…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316366618 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316366617 |
| Author: | Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Doris M. Rodríguez-Graber |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 12 August 2024 |
| Weight: | 427g |
| Dimensions: | 284mm x 222mm x 10mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Praise for Gloriana, Presente Winner of the Northern Lights Family Picture Book Award
“This heartwarming bilingual tale beautifully captures the anxieties and triumphs of a young girl on her first day of school. Each page bursts with life, perfectly complementing the story’s themes of heritage, courage, and belonging.”–Booklist
“The story blends English and Spanish text together just as a bilingual student might… The gorgeous acrylic illustrations jump off the page, highlighting the power of memories to take the place of fear. A lovely back-to-school story that a growing number of children will find relatable and that will encourage empathy in others.” –School Library JournalAbout The Author
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is an Afro-Latine Dominican and Puerto Rican author, mother, and community organizer. Alyssa was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA with her partner and daughter. She has worked with community members, nonprofit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place.
Doris Rodriguez was born and raised in the Dominican Republic and is currently working in New York and Miami. She attended The Altos de Chavon School of Design and then earned a BFA from Parsons School of Design, and a Masters in Arts Education from Florida International University.
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