Multicultural Book & Giveaway: A Gift of Gracias

This month we will be highlighting several books that reflect the diversity within the Latino culture and represent some of the different Spanish-speaking countries. While Spanish-speaking people are sometimes all lumped together under the generic term “Latino,” we are, in fact, a diverse group with our own cultures and traditions.

A Gift of Gracias: The Legend of Altagracia
by Julia Alvarez
illustrated by Beatriz Vidal

Celebrated Country: The Dominican Republic



A beautiful story based on the legend of Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia,..

After their olive crop fails, Maria fears that her family will have to abandon their farm on the new island colony. Then, one night she dreams of a mysterious and beautiful lady shrouded by trees with branches hung with hundreds of little suns. They are oranges like the ones Maria's parents once ate in their homeland, Valencia, Spain. That very day, Maria and her family plant the seeds that soon yield a magnificent orange grove and save the farm. But who was the mysterious lady who appeared in her dream and will Maria ever find her again to say gracias?

Alvarez was recently awarded the Pura Belpré Award for her book, Return to Sender. She is a master storyteller full of imagination and strength. Beatriz Vidal's illustrations are infused with color and beautiful detail.

THE GIVEAWAY:

To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post telling us what is your favorite bilingual or bicultural children's book. The deadline to enter is Sunday, April 11th. The winner will be announced next Monday, April 12th.


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This giveaway has now ended. Congratulations to Sselora!  Please contact us with a mailing address at admin [at] latinbabyusa dot com