El tapiz de Abuela 
By Omar S. Casteñeda
Illustrated by Enrique O. Sanchez
9781880000083
Esperanza's Abuela, her grandmother, is unmatched in her skill in weaving traditional Mayan tapestries. She has shared her gift with her granddaughter, and now they plan to sell their goods at the market. However, the birthmark on Abuela's face may scare customers away. So Esperanza must cope with the city streets and find buyers alone.
Translated from Abuela's Weave, El tapiz de Abuela is a touching story of personal growth and family pride.
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"Choices"
Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Parents' Choice Award Honoree
Notable Children's Books
Smithsonian Magazine
- Interest Level
- Grades 1 - 4
- Reading Level
- Grades 3 - 4
- Themes
- Family Traditions, Grandparents, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, Overcoming Obstacles
- Accelerated Reader
- Level: 5.2
Points: .5
Omar S. Casteñeda (1954-1997) was born in Guatemala City and moved to the United States when he was a child. He was a teacher of creative writing at Western Washington University.
Enrique O. Sanchez has illustrated numerous award winning children's books (see full list to the right). A native of the Dominican Republic, he splits his time between his homes in Bass Harbor, Maine, and Miami, Florida.
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