A Movie in My Pillow / Una película en mi almohada

By Jorge Argueta, Elizabeth Gomez

Bilingual English/Spanish. Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn’t forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.

Description

Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn’t forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.

In his first collection of poems for children, poet Jorge Argueta evokes the wonder of his childhood in rural El Salvador, a touching relationship with a caring father, and his confusion and delight in his new urban home. We glimpse the richness of Jorgito’s inner world and dreams-the movie in his pillow.

Artist Elizabeth Gómez perfectly captures the indigenous beauty of El Salvador, the sadness of the war, and the joy of family reunion in San Francisco. Her paintings, with their brilliant colors and striking details, fill every page with authenticity and charm.

About the Creators

Jorge Argueta

Jorge Argueta is a prize-winning poet and teacher. Born in El Salvador, he came to San Francisco in 1980. The prolific author of several award-winning books, he is active in the cultural life of the city, teaches poetry in the public schools, and also works with humanitarian organizations to assist families and children in El Salvador.

Elizabeth Gomez

Elizabeth Gómez is an internationally exhibited painter, widely acclaimed for her brilliant use of color and fantastical imagery. Her artwork for The Upside Down Boy by Juan Felipe Herrera was praised for its "delightful humor" and "colorful metaphor." A native of Mexico City, she now lives in Redwood City, California, with her husband and children.

Awards

  • Skipping Stones Book Awards- Multicultural and International Books Honor

    Skipping Stones Magazine

Reviews

  • "Argueta's first book for children will add multicultural depth and historical authenticity to any poetry collection."

    - Booklist
  • "An appealing choice to fill the need for books about Salvadoreños, as well as an excellent addition to any poetry collection."

    - School Library Journal
  • "A moving personal testimony of a poet who escaped the civil war in El Salvador-- an experience shared by thousands of children and their families. These poems are like the tropical fruits of Jorge Argueta's native land. They are full of surprises, but ultimately they leave us with the reassuring taste of sweet tenderness."

    - Francisco X. Alarcón

Paperback

  • ISBN 9780892392193
  • Publication Date Apr 01, 2013
  • Trim Size 9.75 × 7.75 in
  • Weight 0.375 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Hardcover

  • ISBN 9780892391653
  • Publication Date Jan 01, 2100
  • Trim Size N/A
  • Weight 0.4375 lbs
  • Interests

  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Poetry
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino
  • Themes Bilingual, Biography / Memoir, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Courage, Cultural Diversity, Dreams & Aspirations, Families, Fathers, Friendship, History & Civics, Home, Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence, Imagination, Immigration, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Nonfiction, People In Motion, Poetry, Poverty
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 7 - 11
  • Grade Range Grades 2 - 6
  • Guided Reading O
  • ATOS Book Level 3.2
  • DRA 34
  • Interest Level Grades 2 - 6
  • Lexile Code NP
  • Reading Level 3
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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