My Very Own Room-Mi propio cuartito, written by Amada Irma Perez and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzales, is a heartwarming bilingual picture book that will appeal to any child who craves a little privacy. In this realistic story, Perez describes her own childhood where she was the only girl in a family of six children. Perez not only shared her room with her five brothers, but also a host of visiting relatives who came from Mexico looking for a more prosperous life. Read this delightful story to discover whether our narrator finds a room of her own. The words will make you smile and the exuberant illustrations will make you want to dance. No wonder this is a Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award winner!
-Barbara, Elementary School Reading Teacher
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