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¡Todos a Celebrar! A Hispanic Customs & Traditions Alphabet Book (Bilingual English and Spanish Edition)

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About ¡Todos A Celebrar! A Hispanic Customs & Traditions

Product Description 2nd in a series of Bilingual Alphabet Books 2019 Skipping Stones Honor Award Multicultural & International Books; 2019 International Latino Book Awards Winner; Award-winning author and biliteracy expert, Dr. Ma. Alma G. Pérez presents a glimpse into the Hispanic culture and its traditions through this very unique alphabet book. Educational and picturesque, this book teaches by example. Includes a picture glossary of cultural objects and a Hispanic countries map for extension of learning. Review Exceptionally well organized and profusely illustrated, ¡Todos a Celebrar! A Hispanic Customs & Traditions Alphabet Book is unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, and community library English/Spanish bilingual collections. --Midwest Book Review In ¡Todos a Celebrar!, colorful photographs and culturally relevant information enveloping Latino culture, celebrations, and life are well represented. Sure to enrich the curiosity and academic focus for the young learner. --José Chavez, retired bilingual educator, MA ESL, and award-winning author of Estrellitas y Nopales, Little Stars and Cactus ¡Me encantó el libro! Definitivamente es un libro culturalmente relevante a muchas culturas y que utilizaría como una excelente herramienta educativa para promover la lectoescritura. Gracias por su literatura infantil y su dedi- cación a la educación de nuestros alumnos. --Norma McKee, Bilingual/ESL Coordinator, Rio Grande City CISD, Rio Grande City, TX About the Author Dr. María Alma González Pérez is a biliteracy expert and champion for bilingual and dual language education. She believes that it is very important for Hispanic children to read more about their culture. In so doing, they will gain a greater appreciation of their culture and take greater pride in themselves, in their people, and in their history. She has over 40 years of experience in the field of education and is a former director for the University of Texas Pan American in the Rio Grande Valley. She has a BA in English & Spanish and an MA in Spanish from Texas Women s University. Her doctorate is in bilingual education from Texas A&M University Kingsville. Her research is on academic achievement of Hispanic students, and on the Spanish influence in the United States. She is a frequent invited speaker at numerous bilingual and early childhood education conferences throughout Texas and the US.