Mal día en Río Seco

In this “captivating and exquisite” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) sequel to the Pura Belpré Award–winning I Lived on Butterfly Hill, thirteen-year-old Celeste Marconi returns home to Chile and after the dictator is removed, and makes it her mission to rebuild her community and find those who are still missing. During Celeste Marconi’s time in Maine, thoughts of the brightly colored cafes and salty air of Valparaíso, Chile, carried her through difficult, homesick days. Now, she’s finally returned home to find the horrible years of the dictatorship has left its mark on her once...

Un emocionante cuento que nos muestra como la imaginacion nos regala una sonrisa soñadora que nunca nunca debemos dar por perdida. A bewitching tale that shows us how our imaginations can fill in many gaps in our lives, bringing smiles to our faces that we should never, ever give up as lost. Lexile Level: 770L

In this charming story, three dogs must work together to find their lost ball to continue their game of fetch. This Spanish picture book emphasizes the importance of working together and appreciating our differences. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through Spanish sight words and simple phrases. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.

Este es el diario de vida de Alicia, una joven de quince años sin autoestima no capacidad de decisión, que deja su hogar y se vuelve adicta a las drogas. La protagonista relata sus experiencias límites y la lucha contra sus vicios.