Desert Passage 2009 Pura Belpré Award-winning author Ernesto

Pura Belpré Award-winning author Ernesto Cisneros brings real-world issues and plenty of heart to the story of two close friends who must rely on each other to become the versions of themselves they want to be

el ritmo y vibrantes ilustraciones

Viste América es un vibrante libro ilustrado de no ficción que celebra las ricas tradiciones textiles de las culturas indígenas y ancestrales de las Américas

"¿Por qué tiembla el suelo

es un libro álbum con tintes de libro-juego para imaginar y explorar junto a papá

Desert Passage 2009 Pura Belpré Award-winning author ErnestoWhen their grandmother falls ill, cousins Miguel and Ramn set off across the Arizona and New Mexico desert on a beat up Vespa scooter, encountering the Grand Canyon, ancient Native American sites, and a cast of characters who help them grow into young men. The journey becomes a transformative rite of passage. This is an engaging choice for students because it pairs road trip adventure with real coming of age stakes.