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Description
Salsa Stories is a collection of short stories told within the framework of a family celebration, where guests take turns sharing memories of growing up in various Latin American countries. The book contains recipes and is illustrated with black-and-white linocut artwork. This middle grades book has a reading level of 5.0.
Quick Summary
Imagine sitting at a long table surrounded by relatives, each one taking turns sharing a tale from their childhood in a different Latin American country. Kids will devour these short, flavorful stories about kids just like them who played games, faced challenges, and discovered their identities across Colombia, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and beyond. If your kid loves "Esperanza Rising" or "Merci Suárez Changes Gears," they'll gobble up these tasty cultural bites. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who crave heartwarming stories about family, heritage, and the ties that bind us all.