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I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me - Cover
I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me
Sandra L. Pinkney, Little Brown & Company 2007
 
I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me is a celebration of Latino children in all of their various shades, cultures, and customs. Poetic, affirmative text accompanies the bright and striking photographs of children and uses the five senses to lead the reader on an exploration of Latino foods, music, language, loving families, and more. One of very few books of its kind; representing the beauty and diversity of Latino-American children.

Este libro titulado “Soy latino: La belleza está en mí” es una celebración de los niños latinos en todos sus matices, culturas y costumbres. El texto poético y valorativo compaña las fotografías brillantes y llamativas de los niños, utilizando los cinco sentidos para guiar al lector en una exploración de las comidas, la música, el idioma, las familias amorosas latinas y más. Uno de los pocos libros de este tipo, apreciando la belleza y la diversidad de los niños latinoamericanos.

Ages: Infant/Toddler (0-2), Play Years (2-4)
Languages: Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)
Book Types: Non-Fiction, Photo Book
Identity Groups: Latino American
Special Topics: Bodies, Celebrations and Holidays
Strands: Joy in Diversity