Sing It Like Celia
$42.12
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2024
Summary
Perfect for fans of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and Merci Suarez Changes Gears, Sing It Like Celia is a revelatory story about a Mexican American girl who finds her voice and herself with the help of her role model and icon, Celia Cruz.
Twelve-year-old Salva Sanchez has always been a fan of Celia Cruz, also known as “the queen of salsa.” Her love of Celia stems from her mother, who leaves Salva without explanation one awful day. Now Salva is stu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593659304 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593659309 |
| Author: | Mónica Mancillas |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Penguin Workshop |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 352g |
| Dimensions: | 217mm x 146mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
“A tender coming-of-age story about kindness, courage, and community.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Mancillas handles the difficult topic of a parent who is incarcerated with care…an uplifting exploration of family and friendship, mental health, and finding one’s place.” —Horn Book
“¡Azúcar!” Middle-grade readers will sing after reading this uplifting tale of music and friendship.” —Booklist
About The Author
Mónica Mancillas
Mónica Mancillas based her debut middle-grade novel on her own childhood experiences and those of her beloved sister, who shares her love of music and will someday take the world by storm. Mónica received her BA in Anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley before pursuing a decade-long career in the recording industry. She currently teaches piano in Burbank, California, where she resides with her husband and daughter. Her previous work includes Mariana and Her Familia, The Worry Balloon, and How to Speak in Spanglish.
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