C. G Esperanza

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1) Kicks in the Sky

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Pura Belprè Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner C. G. Esperanza delivers color, rhythm, and style in this rollicking tale about everyday treasures turned magical! Red kicks, green kicks, yellow kicks, blue! Colorful, psychedelic sneakers hang from telephones wires all over the city. Up in the sky, they hang for all to marvel at. But when a few special pairs get knocked down, the kids have to try them on. Soon they're racing, dancing, leaning...

2) Boogie Boogie, Y'all

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Esperanza, C. G

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The city is alive with vibrant art in every corner of the parks, the shops, the trains. But most people are too busy to see it-or worse, choose to ignore it! When three children stop to marvel at the art around their community, they realize it's up to them to show everyone else how truly special it is when art and reality dance together so seamlessly.

3) Boogie boogie, y'all

Author

Esperanza, C. G

Pub. Date

2021

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 30 cm

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Lively and colorful with a read-aloud beat, this picture book celebrates the rich culture of the Boogie Down Bronx, inviting readers to an epic block party!

4) Soul food Sunday

Author

Bingham, Winsome

Pub. Date

2021

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Celebrate Diversity with Food!

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese.

5) My daddy is a cowboy

Author

Seales, Stephanie

Pub. Date

2024.

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm

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While a young Panamanian American girl and her father share "just-us" time on an early morning horseback ride around their town, he tells her cowboy stories and she realizes she is a cowboy too.