Booklist: I'm Your Neighbor Books

Books from the "I'm Your Neighbor" website, and about building a welcoming community.
 

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1. Churro stand

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Author:
González, Karina Nicole
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Cary Regional - Picture Books
E GONZALEZ
Duraleigh Road - Picture Books
E GONZALEZ
East Regional - Picture Books
E GONZALEZ
Description:
"On a hot summer's day, Lucía and her brother accompany their mother to sell delicious, sugary churros on the bustling streets of New York City. But when a thunderstorm rolls in and the customers are chased away, Lucía's mother must improvise with a little bit of magic and lots of amor. Inspired by the author's relationship with her own mother, this heartwarming picture book celebrates love, community, and the POP, SIZZLE, and CRUNCH of a perfect...

2. Julián is a mermaid

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Author:
Love, Jessica
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4.3 stars
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While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern...

3. What will you be?

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Author:
Méndez, Yamile Saied
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5 stars
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"A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela's loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless."--

4. Baking with mi abuelita

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Author:
Mora, Julissa
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Step Into Reading. Step 2 book
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Family members head into the kitchen to help Abuelita bake a tres leches cake for Papi's birthday.

5. Reina Ramos: tour guide

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Author:
Otheguy, Emma
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Reina Ramos
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Athens Drive Community - Beginning Readers Fiction
BR OTHEGUY
Cary Regional - Beginning Readers Fiction
BR OTHEGUY
Duraleigh Road - Beginning Readers Fiction
BR OTHEGUY
Description:
Reina can't wait for her cousin's visit. At first, it's not as much fun as she'd imagined. Andres is always talking to Abuela about people and places Reina doesn't know. But their friendship soon blossoms when Reina shares her city with Andrš.

6. Brick by brick

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Author:
Sheffield, Heidi Woodward
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4.5 stars
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Athens Drive Community - Picture Books
E SHEFFIELD
Cary Regional - Picture Books has 2
E SHEFFIELD
Duraleigh Road - Picture Books
E SHEFFIELD
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As a little boy watches his father, a bricklayer, work hard to build the city, both dream of building a house of their own.

7. Carmela full of wishes

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Author:
de la Peña, Matt
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4 stars
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Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home.