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Stella Díaz Has Something to Say
Contributor(s): Dominguez, Angela (Author), Dominguez, Angela (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 125029410X     ISBN-13: 9781250294104
Publisher: Square Fish
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2019
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2017944674
Age Level: 6-9
Grade Level: 1-4
Lexile Measure: 650(Not Available)
Series: Stella Diaz
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.1" W x 7.5" L (0.38 lbs) 224 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Friendship
- Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic
- Ethnic Orientation - Chicano
- Ethnic Orientation - Latino
- Topical - Family
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 194616
Reading Level: 4.2   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 4.0
 
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Publisher Description:

In her first middle-grade novel, award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez tells a heartwarming story based on her own experiences growing up Mexican-American.

Stella Diaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Diaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels very lonely.

When a new boy arrives in Stella's class, she really wants to be his friend, but sometimes Stella accidentally speaks Spanish instead of English and pronounces words wrong, which makes her turn roja. Plus, she has to speak in front of her whole class for a big presentation at school But she better get over her fears soon, because Stella D az has something to say

Stella D az Has Something to Say
introduces an infectiously charming new character with relatable writing and adorable black-and-white art throughout. Simple Spanish vocabulary is also integrated within the text, providing a bilingual element.

Praise for Stella Diaz Has Something to Say

Readers will cheer as they see how, with the help of her friends and family, Stella overcomes her shyness . . . A nice and timely depiction of an immigrant child experience. --Kirkus Reviews

Realistic relationships ground this character-driven story . . . Fans of Clementine and Alvin Ho will be delighted to meet Stella. --School Library Journal, starred review


Contributor Bio(s): Dominguez, Angela: - Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City, grew up in the great state of Texas, and now resides on the east coast. She is the author and illustrator of several books for children including Maria Had a Little Llama, which received the American Library Association Pura Belpré Illustration Honor. Recently, she received her second Pura Belpré Honor for her illustrations in Mango, Abuela, and Me written by Meg Medina. When Angela is not in her studio, she teaches at the Academy of Art University, which honored her with their Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013. She also enjoys presenting at different schools and libraries to all sorts of ages. Angela is a proud member of SCBWI, PEN America, and represented by Wernick and Pratt Literary Agency. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She's delighted to still be doing both.
 
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