Spanish is the language of my family / Michael Genhart ; illustrated by John Parra.
| Author/creator | Genhart, Michael author. |
| Other author | Parra, John, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Holiday House, [2023] |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | It's time to prepare for the school Spanish spelling bee, and Manolo is determined to take home the grand prize. Naturally, he turns to his loving abuela for help and together they spell the words: H-e-r-m-o-s-o. Beautiful. O-r-g-u-l-l-o-s-o. Proud. F-u-e-r-t-e. Strong. While they practice, Abuela shares stories of when she was a little girl. Back then, students were not permitted to speak Spanish in public school and were harshly treated for doing so. Hearing these stories inspires Manolo to study even harder. An empowering intergenerational story of family ties, cultural pride, and healing, illustrated with vibrancy and warmth by three-time Pura Belpré Honoree John Parra, this story includes information on the history of the National Spanish Spelling Bee, the prohibition on speaking Spanish in public schools, and the Spanish alphabet. |
| Abstract | A young boy bonds with his beloved abuela over a love of Spanish. |
| General note | "Neal Porter Books." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 4-8 |
| Interest grade level | Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 2 |
| Language | Text primarily in English, with some text in Spanish. |
| Awards note | Américas Award honorable mention, 2024 |
| Awards note | Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award, Younger Readers, 2024 (Winner) |
| Awards note | Horn Book Fanfare, Picture Books, 2023 (Selection) |
| Awards note | Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, Younger Readers, 2023 (Selection) |
| Awards note | Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Multicultural Children's Books, 2023 (Selection) |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Fiction. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| LCCN | 2022033724 |
| ISBN | 9780823450046 hardcover |
| ISBN | 082345004X hardcover |