Silvia López
Children's Author
Tales & Cuentos
May 2024
Uno Más, One More
Join a family for a fiesta in their one-room casita in this exuberant Latino retelling of the beloved folktale Always Room for One More, which celebrates the importance of kindness and community, and includes Spanish words throughout the text.
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José and Feliz Play Fútbol
also co-authored with Susan Rose and illustrated by Gloria Felix
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José has been selected for the school soccer team! Finally, he gets to be part of el equipo de fútbol. He starts practicing in his backyard right away. But when he kicks the ball toward the net, his best friend--who is also his dog, Feliz--runs after it! Can José find a way to bring his furry pal to his fútbol games without worrying el perro will chase el balón? Join José as he teaches Feliz all the new commands he needs to know!
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"This chapter book is a great choice for children looking to go beyond easy readers. Vibrant, colorful illustrations give the book a joyful look that readers will gravitate toward. Bilingual text integrated into the story has enough context clues for non-Spanish speakers. VERDICT An excellent addition to early chapter book collections. This title has so much promise for readers who are learning Spanish, interested in soccer, or have a love of dogs."
School Library Journal
"Wonderful new installment in the José and Feliz series..."
Booklist
"Sure to have newly independent readers - especially soccer fans - cheering."
Kirkus Reviews
Amazon - Top New Release in Children's Hispanic & Latino Books!
Week of Nov. 26, 2023
José and El Perro cowritten with Susan Rose
Join José as he trains his new dog in this bilingual Easy Reader!
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"Cuando quieras un perro feliz, look no further."
Kirkus Reviews
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On Educator Pamela Kramer's Bilingual and Spanish Book Roundup
"This book is perfect for a read-aloud at home."
School Library Journal
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"Learn English and Spanish together seamlessly in this clever story about a boy and how he interacts with his lovable rescue dog."
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"This Little Golden Book about Sonia Sotomayor--the first Latina Supreme Court Justice of the United States--is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys."
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Mi Little Golden Book sobre Sonia Sotomayor (Español)
Illustrated by Nomar Pérez
"This moving and impassioned picture book about the iconic Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, will inspire young readers to find their passion and make the impossible, possible."
Illustrated by Paola Escobar
Queen of Tejano Music: Selena
Selena: Reina de la Música Tejana (Español)
Illustrated by Paola Escobar
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Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature
BEST BOOKS of 2020
Hispanic Heritage Resources List
2020
FLORIDA BOOK AWARD
GWEN P. REICHERT GOLD MEDAL
Junior Library Guild Selection
2020
Elisa Chavarri
My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo
Mi Little Golden Book sobre Frida Kahlo (Español)
Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
- Penguin Random House -
Print Frida Coloring Page
This Little Golden Book captures the essence of Frida Kahlo for the youngest readers. From overcoming illness, to being one of only a handful of girls at her school in Mexico, to having her paintings hanging in museums, this is an inspiring read for future trailblazers and their parents! Features informative text and colorful illustrations inspired by Frida's own artwork.
"When I say this book is absolutely precious, I so mean it! This will be a funny read aloud while also showing family values, community involvement, and brotherly love. The illustrations are absolutely incredible! The characters are adorable and the colors are spectacular. I love everything about this book!!! Do not miss this one!!!"
Laurie Evans, Blazer Tales Blog
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PACHO NACHO
Illustrated by Pablo Pino
- Capstone Publishers -
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"...a read-aloud that will have young audiences in stitches."
Kirkus Review
"Youngsters will get a kick out of saying the main character’s name while enjoying this entertaining story, perfect to share at storytimes and during Hispanic Heritage Month."
School Library Journal
Pablo Pino
Chosen as one of ten Favorite STEM Books
of 2019 @CELEBRATE SCIENCE Blogspot and SILVER MEDAL WINNER - NAUTILUS AWARD
Grades 3-5 Readers’ Choice Nominee
2022 Illinois’ Bluestem Award
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HANDIMALS:
ANIMALS IN ART AND NATURE
- Macmillan/Henry Holt -
Christy Ottaviano Books
Guido Daniele
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Booklist Starred Review:
..."Plenty of animal titles abound, but few are as quirky and enthralling as this picture book."
Kirkus:
"A gallery of animal portraits guaranteed to cause double takes...with a message about the importance of animal conservation..."
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JUST RIGHT FAMILY: AN ADOPTION STORY
Illustrated by Ziyue Chen
- Albert Whitman Co. -
"Meili thinks her multiracial, adoptive family is just right as it is, and she doesn't want her parents to adopt a new baby…But...when they return [from Haiti] with baby Sophie…Meili welcomes her as a sister. The affirming vision of adoptive sibling bonding is welcome. A book to broaden collections about families."
Kirkus, February 2018
"Lopez’ succinct text approaches adoption from a young child’s perspective, emphasizing several reassuring themes. Chen’s colorful, cartoon-style art effectively conveys Meili’s various emotions. This succeeds as a new-sibling story and will be welcomed by interracial adoptive families."
Booklist, March 2018
See a Just Right Family
“This book is magic..." Goodreads
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"...Superb!" - The Very Best Picture Books About Family Diversity and Alternative Families from happilyeverelephants.com ...read whole review here
Ziyue Chen
2018
GWEN P. REICHERT GOLD MEDAL
FLORIDA BOOK AWARD
Both versions available in paperback from Amazon
Zunzuncito: Un Cuento del Pájaro Abeja Cubano
Ilustrado por Verónica Cabrera
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'Esta historia original creada en el género de los 'cuentos del porqué' evoca las leyendas de los taínos que vivían en la región del Mar Caribe a la llegada de Cristóbal Colón.'
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BEST CHILDREN'S PICTURE EBOOK 2017 - Latino Book Awards
(Click HERE to see free bilingual digital versions of these and two more eBooks)
Zunzuncito: A Tale of Cuba's Bee Hummingbird
Illustrated by Verónica Cabrera
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'This original story created in the style of a ‘pourquoi’ tale, recalls the legends of the Taínos, natives who inhabited the Caribbean when Columbus arrived in the New World.'
