Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
Claudia Guadalupe Martínez has called Mexico and the US home. Her core childhood memories are set in El Paso, Texas. This dynamic of growing up between borders inspires her writing. She is the recipient of two Texas Institute of Letters Best Young Adult Book Awards, a Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, an Américas Award Commendation, a Junior Library Guild Award, and multiple starred reviews. She now lives with her family in Illinois. You can find her at claudiaguadalupemartinez.com.
Books
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The Smell of Old Lady Perfume
By Claudia Guadalupe MartínezView Details
Olor a perfume de viejita
(The Smell of Old Lady Perfume)By Claudia Guadalupe Martínez, Luis Humberto Crosthwaite
Olor a perfume de viejita
(The Smell of Old Lady Perfume)By Claudia Guadalupe Martínez, Luis Humberto CrosthwaiteView DetailsIn this classic coming-of-age story, Chela faces the challenges of sixth grade after losing her father, her very best friend.
Still Dreaming / Seguimos soñando
By Claudia Guadalupe Martínez, Magdalena Mora, Luis Humberto Crosthwaite
Still Dreaming / Seguimos soñando
By Claudia Guadalupe Martínez, Magdalena Mora, Luis Humberto CrosthwaiteView DetailsIn the first children's book to describe the long-forgotten chapter of US history known as Mexican Repatriation, a boy and his family leave their beloved home to avoid being separated by the government.
En el primer libro infantil que describe el capítulo olvidado de la historia de los Estados Unidos conocido como la Repatriación Mexicana, un niño y su familia dejan su amado hogar para evitar ser separados por el gobierno.
Pig Park
By Claudia Guadalupe MartínezView DetailsMasi's barrio is wasting away. An entrepreneur comes to the rescue. But why? And his son has nice soft lips.
