Yamile Saied Mendez
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Algonquin Young Readers
Pub. Date
20240917
Language
English
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"At thirteen years old, Valeria 'Magic' Salomon is already the best soccer player her town has ever seen. She has talent in spades and an abuelo whose tough-love coaching and lessons about 'strength and honor' have made her the star of the Overlords, the top boys' team in the state. But everything changes at the State Cup semi-final when Valeria gets her first period while Wearing. White. Shorts. After her team is unexpectedly eliminated, she goes...
Author
Publisher
Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"To make good use of the wedding venue after her upcoming nuptials are called off, 30-year-old Nadia Palacio decides to throw herself a second quinceañera, aka Sweet 15, until she runs into her college fling who looks even more delicious than a three-tiered cake"--
Author
Publisher
Kensington Publishing Corporation
Pub. Date
20230926
Language
English
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From the acclaimed author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club Pick Furia,Yamile Saied Méndez's second adult novel is a multicultural rom-com about a woman who dreams of her soulmate-literally-and then must find her love in real-life-even if it means making room for new dreams.
Madi Ramírez has it all-a thriving career she loves, a successful boyfriend, and a wedding to plan-when he finally proposes. So why does she feel like there is something...
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Series
Horse country ; 2
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"When she discovers that their first sponsored student for the Unbridled Dreams program is actually afraid of horses, Carolina and her new friend Chelsie must find a way to help Gisella overcome her fear to make the program a success."--
Author
Series
Horse country ; 1
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"Carolina Aguasvivas grew up on Paradise Ranch, which she knows down to every last pony. But things are sure to change when the new owner's daughter, Chelsie Sánchez, sweeps in with an attitude and a feisty Thoroughbred named Velvet...The mare is skittish, headstrong, and hurt---and Carolina is determined to ride her...Caroline knows she's the only one who can help Velvet recover, and she's ready to prove it--no matter what it takes"--
8) Furia
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English
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Rosario, Argentina. At home Camila Hassan lives within her mother's narrow expectations, her soccer-star brother's shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-tempered father. On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her team qualifies for the South American tournament, Camila dreams of getting an athletic scholarship to a North American university. But her parents wouldn't allow a girl to play fúbol-- and she needs...
Author
Series
Horse country ; 3
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"Carolina can't seem to get through to the ranch's new sponsored student, Rockwell, but when the barn is threatened by local wildfires, they will have to work together to keep the horses safe."--
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Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Carolina Aguasvivas's oldest friend, Vida Jones Castillo, has never been interested in riding horses -- until now! Carolina is thrilled for her BFF to join Paradise Ranch, along with new sponsorship student Brielle Stuart. But the girls' perfect summer falls apart when they find out that one of the horses might be sold -- Carolina's favorite riding buddy, Shadow. Can Carolina and her friends save her beloved horse...and the future of the Unbridled...
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English
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"From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Where Are You From?, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question: What will you be when you grow up? "Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela's guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones." -Kirkus (starred review) "Turning a common question...
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"For Angela, it came on the basketball court--while playing on the boys' team. For Penny, it came on a school field trip to the lake (making for some cringeworthy moments of humor). And to Layla's disappointment, it came at the start of her first fasting Ramadan, meaning that she won't be able to fast after all. Whether it spurs silence or celebration, whether the subjects are well prepared or totally in the dark, the young people in these sixteen...
Publisher
Inkyard Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
An exceptional anthology exploring the joys, heartbreaks and triumphs of immigration-- written by YA authors who are themselves immigrants and the children of immigrants. Their characters face random traffic stops, TSA detention, customs anxiety, and the daunting and inspiring journey to new lands... while also dancing at weddings, keeping diaries, teaching ESL. In presenting the myriad facets of the immigrant experience, the characters decide their...