Tomás and the Library Lady

Pat Mora (Author) Raul Colòn ()
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M3565
Product Type: Paperback Books
Age Groups: Ages 4 to 6, Ages 7 to 9

Based on the true story of the Mexican-American author and educator Tomás Rivera, a child of migrant workers who went on to become the first minority Chancellor in the University of California system, this inspirational story suggests what libraries—and education—can make possible.

Tomás is a son of migrant workers. Every summer he and his family follow the crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long, arduous days in the fields. At night they gather around to hear Grandfather's wonderful stories. But before long, Tomás knows all the stories by heart. "There are more stories in the library," Papa Grande tells him. The very next day, Tomás meets the library lady and a whole new world opens up for him.

Based on the true story of the Mexican-American author and educator Tomás Rivera, a child of migrant workers who went on to become the first minority Chancellor in the University of California system, this inspirational story suggests what libraries—and education—can make possible. Raul Colón's warm, expressive paintings perfectly interweave the harsh realities of Tomás's life, the joyful imaginings he finds in books, and his special relationships with a wise grandfather and a caring librarian.

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SKU M3565
ISBN 9780375803499
Language English
Lexile ® Measure 440L
Guided Reading Level N
Page Count 40
Product Type Paperback Books
Book Type Picture Books
Additional Contributor Raul Colòn
Primary Contributor Pat Mora
Age Groups Ages 4 to 6, Ages 7 to 9
Publisher Penguin Random House
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