Jacqueline Alcántara
1) Freedom soup
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"Every year, Haitians all over the world ring in the new year by eating a special soup, a tradition dating back to the Haitian Revolution. This year, Ti Gran is teaching Belle how to make the soup -- Freedom Soup -- just like she was taught when she was a little girl. Together, they dance and clap as they prepare the holiday feast, and Ti Gran tells Belle about the history of the soup, the history of Belle's family, and the history of Haiti, where...
2) Your mama
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Illustrations and easy-to-read text twist classic "your mama" jokes into a celebration of the beauty, power, and love of motherhood
3) Climb on!
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When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant --To the tippy top? It's a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries...
4) The field
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Children form teams, build a pitch, and play a joyous game of soccer, in a book with English and Haitian Creole vocabulary words.
"own voices"
5) El campo
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A girl gathers a whole community to play the game they all love, soccer.
6) Jam, too?
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"A jam session forms, instrument by instrument, and welcomes a child who loves dancing along"--