BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela - such a long name! Then Alma's father tells her about all the wonderful people she was named for. Grandmothers, aunts, even a grandfather - all names to be proud of, but Alma is the best name of all - it's hers alone! I love how Alma peeks into the illustration of her ancestors, meets them, and then claims their name "I am Esperanza"!
Martinez-Neal has written a terrific story about knowing your family and honoring their lives. The pencil illustrations are beautiful and Alma is a splash of color. I can't wait to share this book!
Lisa Librarian
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