2019 Nerdies Fiction Picture Book Award Winner | Silver Medalist for Bank Street College of Education’s Best Spanish Language Picture Books of the Year | Named one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2019 |A Mighty Girl’s 2019 Book of the Year | Named one of New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids 2019 
"Lyrical language and luminous illustrations. An ideal vehicle for readers to ponder and discuss their own identities." —Kirkus (starred review)
"An enchanted, hand-in-hand odyssey [and] opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the many, many backgrounds, roots, histories, of those who live in these United States." —Shelf Awareness (starred review)
"A much-needed title that is a first purchase for libraries and classrooms." —School Library Journal
"This touching book addresses a ubiquitous question for children of color, and in the end, the closeness between the girl and Abuelo shows that no matter the questions, she knows exactly where she’s from." —Booklist
"Although the book begins as a gentle riposte to narrow cultural and ethnic categorizations, its conclusion reaches out to all readers, evoking both heritage and the human family." —Publishers Weekly
This resonant picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom—a book to share, in the spirit of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo.
When a girl is asked where she’s from—where she’s really from—none of her answers seems to be the right one.
Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn’t give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one. 
Where am I from?
You’re from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep....
With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors—especially anyone who ever felt that they don’t belong.
A Spanish-language edition, ¿De dónde eres?, is also available.

Where Are You From?

Children's Books

Méndez, Yamile Saied

Biographies

Harpercollins

From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of&nbsp;Where Are You From, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question:&nbsp;What will you be when you grow up&nbsp; "Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela's guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones."&nbsp;--Kirkus&nbsp;(starred review) "Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars." --School Library Journal What will you be when you grow up A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela's loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless. Yamile Saied Méndez's powerful, lyrical text and Kate Alizadeh's colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community. A Spanish-language edition,&nbsp;¿Qué Serás,&nbsp;is also available.

What Will You Be?

Arts, Music & Photography

Silver Medalist for Bank Street College of Education’s Best Spanish Language Picture Books of the Year | Named one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2019 | Named one of New York Public Library’s Top Ten Los Mejores Libros para Pequeños list | Named one of New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids 2019 
"An ideal vehicle for readers to ponder and discuss their own identities."— Kirkus (starred review) 
Este resonante libro ilustrado cuenta la historia de una niña a la que constantemente se le hace una pregunta simple que no tiene una respuesta simple. Un excelente tema de conversación en el hogar o en el aula: un libro para compartir, en el espíritu de I Am Enough por Grace Byers y Keturah A. Bobo. 
Cuando se le pregunta a una chica de dónde es, de dónde es realmente, ninguna de sus respuestas parece ser la correcta. 
Sin estar segura de cómo responder, se dirige a su abuelo amoroso en busca de ayuda. Él no le da la respuesta que ella espera. Le da una aún mejor. 
¿De donde soy? 
Eres de huracanes y tormentas oscuras, 
y de una ranita cuyo canto llama a los isleños para que vuelvan a casa cuando el sol se va a dormir.... 
Con temas de autoaceptación, identidad y hogar, este poderoso y lírico libro de imágenes resonará con lectores jóvenes y viejos, de todos los orígenes y de todos los colores, especialmente cualquiera que haya sentido que no pertenecen. 
También disponible en inglés: Where Are You From?

¿De dónde eres?: Where Are You From? (Spanish edition)

Literature & Fiction

HarperCollins Espanol

Shaking Up the House

A friendly prank war at the White House spirals out of control in this hilarious and heartfelt middle grade novel written by acclaimed author Yamile Saied Méndez and perfect for fans of President of the Whole Fifth Grade and Merci Suárez Changes Gears. Ingrid and Winnie López have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for eight years, but their friends Skylar and Zora Williams--the new first daughters--are about to move into the White House with their mom, the president-elect. What the Williamses don't know is that incoming presidents' families are often pranked by the folks they're replacing, and Ingrid and Winnie take that tradition very seriously. But when the four girls get wrapped up in an ever-escalating exchange of practical jokes and things spiral out of control, can they avoid an international incident Or will their battle go down in American history and ruin their friendship forever

Humor

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. De Yamile Saied Méndez, aclamada autora de&nbsp;¿De dónde eres?&nbsp;llega un impresionante libro lírico&nbsp;ilustrado que cuenta la historia de una niña a la que constantemente se le hace una simple pregunta--¿Qué serás cuando crezcas? "Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela's guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones."&nbsp;--Kirkus&nbsp;(starred review) ¿Qué serás cuando crezcas? Una niña sueña con interminables posibilidades, despertando sentimientos de maravilla, curiosidad, y crecimiento. Con la amorosa guía de su abuela, se lanza a un camino de descubrimiento y aprende que su potencial no tiene límites. El texto poderoso y lírico de Yamile Saied Méndez y el arte colorido y magnificente de Kate Alizadeh son una celebración radiante de la familia, el amor, y la comunidad.&nbsp;&nbsp; También disponible en inglés:&nbsp;What Will You Be?

¿Qué Serás?: What Will You Be? (Spanish edition)

Education & Reference

Pockets of Love

Growing Up & Facts of Life

The first in a must-read middle grade series from Girl Scouts of the USA about a group of fifth graders with lots of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. This novel written by award-winning author Yamile Saied Méndez is perfect for readers who love The Baby-Sitters Club&nbsp;and American Girl's Girl of the Year series. Maven wants to be known for something great. She had been nervous about starting fifth grade after spending all summer with her little brother and baby cousins. So when her fifth-grade teacher announces a district-wide robotics competition, she jumps at the opportunity to be the class's leader. Being in charge is better and cooler than playing make-believe, right? Many people doubt her, especially the boys in her class, but with the support of her friends and Girl Scout troop, Maven is determined to prove them wrong. Then she goes overboard with her dedication to the competition, and she seems to be disappointing everyone--including herself. She begins to realize maybe being herself is what she needed to do all along. Look out for more incredible middle grade books from Girl Scouts: <ul> <li>The Ultimate Friendship Journal coming March 2025</li> <li>Anika and the Great Dog Rescue, the second book in this Girl Scout Novel series, coming May 2025</li> <li>Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better Place&nbsp;coming Fall 2025</li> </ul>

Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead (A Girl Scouts Novel, 1)

GIRL SCOUTS

This exceptional and powerful anthology explores the joys, heartbreaks and triumphs of immigration, with stories by critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors who are shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home--and to find home. WELCOME From some of the most exciting bestselling and up-and-coming YA authors writing today...journey from Ecuador to New York City and Argentina to Utah...from Australia to Harlem and India to New Jersey...from Fiji, America, Mexico and more... Come On In. With characters who face random traffic stops, TSA detention, customs anxiety, and the daunting and inspiring journey to new lands...who camp with their extended families, dance at weddings, keep diaries, teach ESL...who give up their rooms for displaced family, decide their own answer to the question "where are you from?" and so much more... Come On In illuminates fifteen of the myriad facets of the immigrant experience, from authors who have been shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home--and to find home.

Come On In: 15 Stories about Immigration and Finding Home

Alsaid, Adi

Farizan, Sara

Johnson, Alaya Dawn

Larbalestier, Justine

Bajaj, Varsha

Rivera, Lilliam

Córdova, Zoraida

Sugiura, Misa

Quintero, Isabel

Goo, Maurene

Charaipotra, Sona

Andreu, Maria E.

Azad, Nafiza

Morse, Sharon

Short Stories & Anthologies

Inkyard Press

Vanesa Campos can't wait for winter vacation. Skiing on the slopes, sipping hot cocoa . . . her week at Pinecloud Lodge promises to be cozy and perfect. And maybe she can make some new friends! Never mind that glamorous Beck writes off Vanesa right away; twins Emma and Eric are ready to join the fun out in the snow. But when the flakes start falling, everything changes. Vanesa's little brother, Hunter, might be stranded out in the blizzard! Vanesa will have to team up with all the kids -- plus one giant dog -- to rescue him. Can she save her brother and discover which real friends will weather the storm with her?

Blizzard Besties: A Wish Novel

Animals

Scholastic. Inc.

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