In My Family / En mi familia

By Carmen Lomas Garza
Paperback: $11.95

Bilingual English/Spanish. In My Family/En mi familia is Carmen Lomas Garza’s second book of family pictures, a continuing tribute to the loving family and community that shaped her childhood-and her life.

Description

In her eagerly-awaited second book for children, In My Family/En mi familia, internationally-renowned artist Carmen Lomas Garza takes us once again to her hometown of Kingsville, Texas, near the border with Mexico. Through vibrant paintings and warm personal stories, Carmen brings to life more loving memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American community: eating empanadas, witnessing the blessing on her cousin’s wedding day, and dancing to the conjunto band at the neighborhood restaurant.

In My Family/En mi familia is Carmen Lomas Garza’s second book of family pictures, a continuing tribute to the loving family and community that shaped her childhood-and her life.

About the Creators

Carmen Lomas Garza

Carmen Lomas Garza is one of the most prominent Mexican American painters working today. Born and raised in Texas, she now lives in San Francisco, California. Her paintings have traveled all over the United States and Mexico in numerous exhibitions. Visit her website at carmenlomasgarza.com.

Awards

  • Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor

    American Library Association (ALA)

  • Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award

    Texas State University College of Education

Reviews

  • "The style and color of the illustrations. . . augment the sympathetic tone and gentle insight of this album-like book. . . a handsome sequel to Family Pictures."

    - The Horn Book
  • "The artist portrays everyday events as well as special moments of family history in crisply colorful, vibrantly peopled paintings. . . another sparkling family album that lovingly shares the artist's memories of the Hispanic cultural experience as lived in the Southwest."

    - Booklist

Paperback

  • ISBN 9780892391639
  • Price $11.95
  • Publication Date Apr 01, 2013
  • Trim Size 8.5 × 9.75 in
  • Weight 0.3125 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Word Count 1539
  • Hardcover

  • ISBN 9780892391387
  • Price $16.95
  • Publication Date Jan 01, 2100
  • Trim Size N/A
  • Weight 0.4375 lbs
  • Interests

  • Imprint Children's Book Press
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JNF / Biography & Autobiography /Cultural & Regional
  • BISAC Category 2 JNF / Hispanic & Latino
  • BISAC Category 3 JNF / Family / Multigenerational
  • Themes Art, Bilingual, Biography / Memoir, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Dreams & Aspirations, Families, Food, Friendship, Holidays / Traditions, Home, Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence, Informational / Expository Nonfiction, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Neighbors, Nonfiction, Pride
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 7 - 11
  • Grade Range Grades 2 - 6
  • Guided Reading R
  • Spanish Guided Reading R
  • ATOS Book Level 4.7
  • DRA 40
  • Lexile Level 830
  • SRC 3.9
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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