Dreams from Many Rivers: A Hispanic History of the United States Told in Poems

Lass deine Träume laut erklingen! Auf einer Insel voller Musik träumt ein Mädchen davon, Trommeln zu spielen - doch das ist allein Jungen erlaubt. Der Rhythmus in ihrem Herzen lässt sich aber nicht zum Schweigen bringen. Heimlich übt sie, trotzt den Regeln und kämpft für ihre Leidenschaft, bis ihre Musik endlich gehört wird. Mit jedem Trommelschlag verändert sie die Welt ein kleines bisschen - bis alle erkennen: Musik kennt kein Geschlecht. Mit Trommeltraumgirl zeigt Margarita Engle ihre tiefe Verbundenheit mit jungen Träumer*innen, die unbeirrt ihren eigenen Weg gehen. Die Geschichte vermittelt kraftvolle und universelle Botschaften über Mut, Hoffnung und die Kraft, an sich selbst zu glauben - selbst wenn Hindernisse unüberwindbar scheinen. Inspiriert von der wahren Geschichte der kubanischen Musikerin Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, Mitglied der legendären Frauenband Anacaona, erzählt Trommeltraumgirl von Entschlossenheit, Leidenschaft und dem Recht, für seine Träume einzustehen. Margarita Engles poetische Sprache verbindet sich mit Rafael López' farbenprächtigen Illustrationen zu einem mitreißenden Buch, das junge Leser*innen ermutigt, ihre Träume zu leben und Grenzen zu überwinden.  Denn wer an sich glaubt, kann alles erreichen! "Ich liebe es, über junge Menschen zu schreiben, die hoffnungsvolle Entscheidungen in scheinbar hoffnungslosen Situationen treffen." - Margarita Engle

From award-winning poet Margarita Engle comes Dreams from Many Rivers, an middle grade verse history of Latinos in the United States, told through many voices, and featuring illustrations by Beatriz Gutierrez Hernandez.<BR><BR>From Juana Briones and Juan Ponce de León, to eighteenth century slaves and modern-day sixth graders, the many and varied people depicted in this moving narrative speak to the experiences and contributions of Latinos throughout the history of the United States, from the earliest known stories up to present day. It's a portrait of a great, enormously varied, and enduring heritage. A compelling treatment of an important topic.

Longlisted for the National Book Award<BR> A Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Honor Book<BR> <BR>In this stirring young adult novel-in-verse from award-winning author Margarita Engle, love and conservation intertwine as two teens go on a “transformative journey celebrating the power of overcoming personal struggles to make a lasting impact” (Kirkus Reviews).<BR><BR>Ana and her mother have been living out of their car ever since her militant father became one of the FBI’s most wanted. Leandro has struggled with debilitating anxiety since his family fled Cuba on a perilous raft.<BR> <BR>One moonlit night, in a wilderness park in California, Ana and Leandro meet. Their connection is instant—a shared radiance that feels both scientific and magical. Then they discover they are not alone: a huge mountain lion stalks through the trees, one of many wild animals whose habitat has been threatened by humans.<BR> <BR>Determined to make a difference, Ana and Leandro start a rewilding club at their school, working with scientists to build wildlife crossings that can help mountain lions find one another. If pumas can find their way to a better tomorrow, surely Ana and Leandro can too.

Con poemas traducidos por Margarita Engle, ¡Bravo! brilla en esta versión al español. <BR><BR>Músico, botánico, jugador de béisbol, piloto-los Latinos incluidos en esta colección provienen de muchos países diferentes y de muchos backgrounds diferentes. ¡Celebre sus logros y sus contribuciones a la historia colectiva y a una comunidad la cual continúa evolucionando y prospera el día de hoy!<BR><BR>¡Bravo! incluye poemas biográficos sobre: Aida de Acosta, Arnold Rojas, Baruj Benacerraf, César Chávez, Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, Félix Varela, George Meléndez, José Martí, Juan de Miralles, Juana Briones, Julia de Burgos, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Paulina Pedroso, Pura Belpré, Roberto Clemente, Tito Puente, Ynes Mexia, Tomás Rivera<BR><BR>¡Bravo! is also available in English-language editions.<BR><BR>Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot-the Latinos featured in Bravo!, by author Margarita Engle and illustrator Rafael López, come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds.<BR><BR>Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve and thrive today!

When Tony's mother is sent to jail, he is sent to stay with a great uncle he has never met in Sierra Nevada. It is a daunting move-Tony's new world bears no semblance to his previous one. But slowly, against a remote and remarkable backdrop, the scars from Tony's troubled past begin to heal. <BR>With his Tió and a search-and-rescue dog named Gabe by his side, he learns how to track wild animals, is welcomed to the Cowboy Church, and makes new friends at the Mountain School. Most importantly though, it is through Gabe that Tony discovers unconditional love for the first time, in Mountain Dog by Margarita Engle. <BR>A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013

Una edición española<BR><BR>Cuando visitamos a abuelo, lo ayudo a vender frutas,<BR> pregonando los nombres de cada una<BR> mientras caminamos: nuestros pasos repican como tambores,<BR> nuestras manos, cual maracas, que suenan<BR> agitan los brillantes colores de las frutas…<BR> <BR>Vivo lejos de abuelo,<BR> pero podemos cantar rimas<BR> de ida y vuelta entre nuestros dos países,<BR> nuestros versos en papel vuelan como aves cantoras,<BR> cada sílaba un abrazo<BR> hecho de palabras.