Wasatch County Library

Monica Brown creatively introduces young readers to one of Latin America‘s most prolific writers, Gabriel García Márquez. Drawing from his own memoirs and the many imaginative tales he has told, the author weaves together a poetic biography chronicling Gabito‘s childhood and journey into becoming Colombia‘s most beloved writer. Illustrator Raúl Colón brings the magical mind of García Márquez to life as his paintings visually dance along...

It's non stop fun in this colorful, award winning Spanish language learning video! Pack your bags we're going on a Spanish sing along adventure around the world! Join Maria and a playful group of peers as they embark on a fun filled journey from Spain to Latin America, singing, dancing, and learning Spanish along the way. Stomp and clap along to flamenco, visit the supermarket for some tasty foods, and dress up as an astronaut, princess, or magician...

When Ms. Obi asks her students to draw a picture of the country they are originally from, the children are excited. All except for Lola, "What if you left before you could start remembering?" As Lola talks to some of her neighbors from the Island to draw from their memories, she learns of bats as big as blankets; a love of music and dancing; coconut water and sweet mangoes. And an island where "Even the people are like a rainbow—every shade ever...