Islandborn by Leo Espinosa Paperback Book

Description: Islandborn by Leo Espinosa, Junot Díaz A powerful tale about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A powerful tale about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imaginationEvery kid in Lolas school was from somewhere else.Hers was a school of faraway places. When Lolas teacher asks the students to draw a picture of where their families immigrated from, all the kids are excited. Except Lola. She cant remember the Island – she left when she was just a baby. But with the help of her family and friends, and their memories – joyous, fantastical, heartbreaking, and frightening – Lolas imagination takes her on an extraordinary journey back to The Island. As she draws closer to the heart of her familys story, Lola comes to understand the truth of her abuelas words: just because you dont remember a place doesnt mean its not in you. Gloriously illustrated and lyrically written, Islandborn is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and our imaginations boundless ability to connect us – to our families, to our past and to ourselves. Author Biography Junot Díaz was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Drown; The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, which won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award; and This Is How You Lose Her, a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Leo Espinosa is an award-winning illustrator from Bogotá, Colombia, whose work has been in The New Yorker, Wired, Esquire, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and more. Leo lives with his family in Salt Lake City, Utah. Review Islandborn engages with many of the same themes that Mr. Díaz has wrestled with in his fiction: immigration and identity, the weight of collective memory, and feelings of displacement and belonging. New York TimesBeautiful and joyous. Press AssociationWith his tenacious, curious heroine and a voice thats chatty, passionate, wise, and loving, Díaz entices readers to think about a fundamental human question: what does it mean to belong? Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA sensitive and beautiful story of culture, identity, and belonging — a superb picture book outing for Díaz and one to be shared broadly in a variety of settings. School Library JournalThe exuberant, brightly coloured illustrations are filled with a childs interpretation of the memories and fill the double-page spreads with details to pore over. This important title will be enjoyed by young children and may spark many significant discussions. BooklistThis is an amazing book. It celebrates diversity, tolerance. and belonging. Its a powerful story. A great way to start talking about family backgrounds and belonging. You will ADORE this story. Liz Gaydon, Waterstones booksellerTimely and relevant. School Librarian Promotional A powerful tale about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination Details ISBN1786075512 Format Paperback Pages 48 ISBN-13 9781786075512 Imprint Rock the Boat Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Junot Díaz Year 2023 Illustrator Leo Espinosa Publication Date 2023-10-05 NZ Release Date 2023-10-05 UK Release Date 2023-10-05 Audience Age 5-8 ISBN-10 1786075512 Publisher Oneworld Publications Alternative 9781786074775 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2024-01-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157832101;

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