Alma Flor Ada
Alma Flor Ada
Alma Flor Ada, born on September 3, 1938, in Camagüey, Cuba, is a renowned author and educator celebrated for her contributions to children's literature and bilingual education. With a passion for storytelling and cultural preservation, she has dedicated her career to enriching young minds through engaging narratives and educational initiatives. Ada's work has earned her numerous awards and widespread admiration for her ability to connect readers with diverse cultural perspectives.
Personal Name: Alma Flor Ada
Birth: 1938
Alma Flor Ada Books
(32 Books)
A tiny yellow bird helps a lonely princess learn the truth about songs, freedom, and the children who are playing beyond the palace gates.
Presents letters between such fairy tale characters as Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Peter Rabbit, and the Three Pigs.
Sixth-grader Amalia learns many important life-lessons while spending Friday afternoons with her beloved grandmother, and the teaching goes on even after Abuelita's sudden death as Amalia finds a way to connect with relatives and a friend who has moved away.
When Margie's cousin Lupe comes from Mexico to live in California with Margie's family, Lupe must adapt to America, while Margie, who thought it would be fun to have her cousin there, finds that she is embarrassed by her in school and jealous of her at home.
Sixth-grader Amalia learns many important life-lessons while spending Friday afternoons with her beloved grandmother, and the teaching goes on even after Abuelita's sudden death as Amalia finds a way to connect with relatives and a friend who has moved away.
A series of letters describe the actions of Goldilocks, Peter Rabbit, the Three Pigs, Little Red Hen, and other storybook characters when Little Red Hen and her chicks become the target of the unsavory Wolf and his cousin, Fer O'Cious.
Presents the correspondence of Goldilocks, the three pigs, Baby Bear, Peter Rabbit, and Little Red Riding Hood as they plan to attend a housewarming party for the pigs and avoid the evil wolves in the forest.
Third grader María Isabel, born in Puerto Rico and now living in the U.S., wants badly to fit in at school; and the teacher's writing assignment "My Greatest Wish" gives her that opportunity.
The students in Mrs. Park's class prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by thinking about the values he taught. Includes facts about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Determined to steal an old woman's gold coin, a young thief follows her all around the countryside and finds himself involved in a series of unexpected activities.
Acting on the advice of the old woman on the cliff by the sea, three brothers who wish to find brides go in search of three golden oranges.
Presents the authors' retellings of more than ten traditional tales accompanied by information on origins and different versions.
Presents illustrated biographies of Cuban patriot Jose Marti, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and Latino labor leader Cesar Chavez.
Champ the dog hitches a ride in the basket for the Fourth of July picnic. Includes nonfiction information about the holiday.
A young girl enjoys the similarities and the differences between her English-speaking and Spanish-speaking grandparents.
Everyone has a good time at the picnic, playing, eating, and singing, but when it begins to rain, it's time to go home.
A collection of stories about young Latino's immigrant experiences in the United States.
