Islandborn
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Espinosa, Leo, illustrator.
Published
New York, NY : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2018].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Status
Uintah County Library - Easy - First Floor
E It's Me Bin
1 available
E It's Me Bin
1 available
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Uintah County Library - Easy - First Floor | E It's Me Bin | Available |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Roosevelt Branch - Easy | EASY (Families) DIAZ | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Africa -- Emigration and immigration -- Juvenile fiction.
Américas Award
Culturally authentic literature
Dominican Americans -- Juvenile fiction.
Dominican Republic -- History -- 1930-1961 -- Juvenile fiction.
Immigrants -- Juvenile fiction.
Islands -- Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
Pura Belpré Award
Schools -- Juvenile fiction.
Américas Award
Culturally authentic literature
Dominican Americans -- Juvenile fiction.
Dominican Republic -- History -- 1930-1961 -- Juvenile fiction.
Immigrants -- Juvenile fiction.
Islands -- Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
Pura Belpré Award
Schools -- Juvenile fiction.
Bisac Subjects
OCLC Fast Subjects
More Details
Published
New York, NY : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2018].
Street Date
1802
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 3.4, 1 Points
Level 3.4, 1 Points
Notes
Description
When Ms. Obi asks her students to draw a picture of the country they are originally from, the children are excited. All except for Lola, "What if you left before you could start remembering?" As Lola talks to some of her neighbors from the Island to draw from their memories, she learns of bats as big as blankets; a love of music and dancing; coconut water and sweet mangoes. And an island where "Even the people are like a rainbow—every shade ever made." With a place so beautiful, Lola wonders, why did people leave? Reluctantly, Mr. Mir, the building superintendent, tells her of a Monster that fell upon their Island and did as he pleased for 30 years. Though never mentioned by name, the country in question is the Dominican Republic. The Monster refers to the dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. Lola learns from her assignment that "Just because you don't remember a place doesn't mean it's not in you." Espinosa's gloriously vibrant mixed-media illustrations portray a thriving community living under the shadow of the George Washington Bridge in Manhattan. As Lola learns more about her Island, the illustrations cleverly incorporate a plethora of tropical plants and color, bringing to life both Lola's neighborhood and La Isla. Lola, a Spanish language edition, is ably translated by Mlawer and publishes simultaneously. VERDICT A 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.—Lucia Acosta, Children's Literature Specialist, Princeton, NJ. School Library Journal. K-Gr 3
Target Audience
Grades K-3
Awards
Américas Award Winner, 2019
Awards
Pura Belpré Award Honor Book for Illustration, 2019
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Díaz, J., & Espinosa, L. (2018). Islandborn . Dial Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Díaz, Junot, 1968- and Leo, Espinosa. 2018. Islandborn. Dial Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Díaz, Junot, 1968- and Leo, Espinosa. Islandborn Dial Books for Young Readers, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Díaz, Junot, and Leo Espinosa. Islandborn Dial Books for Young Readers, 2018.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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