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Book Synopsis: A Common Core Exemplar Text by an award-winning author-illustrator team
Tomás is a son of migrant workers. Every summer he and his family follow the crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long, arduous days in the fields. At night they gather around to hear Grandfather's wonderful stories. But before long, Tomás knows all the stories by heart. "There are more stories in the library,"Papa Grande tells him. The very next day, Tomás meets the library lady and a whole new world opens up for him. Based on the true story of the Mexican-American author and educator Tomás Rivera, a child of migrant workers who went on to become the first minority Chancellor in the University of California system, this inspirational story suggests what libraries--and education--can make possible. Raul Colón's warm, expressive paintings perfectly interweave the harsh realities of Tomás's life, the joyful imaginings he finds in books, and his special relationships with a wise grandfather and a caring librarian. "A gentle text and innovative artwork. . . . While young readers and future librarians will find this an inspiring tale, the end note gives it a real kick: the story is based on an actual migrant worker [Tomás Rivera] who became chancellor of a university--where the library now bears his name."--Publishers Weekly
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Experience the heartwarming and inspiring journey of Tomás in the captivating book, "Tomas and the Library Lady." Written by an award-winning author-illustrator team, this Common Core Exemplar Text captures the spirit of resilience and the power of education. Tomás, a son of migrant workers, embarks on a summer adventure that leads him to the library where a whole new world of stories and possibilities opens up.
Immerse yourself in Raul Colón's stunning and expressive paintings that beautifully depict Tomás's harsh realities, his profound joy in books, and his meaningful relationships with his wise grandfather and caring librarian. This innovative artwork entwined with a gentle narrative makes "Tomas and the Library Lady" a must-read for young readers and future librarians.
What makes this story even more remarkable is that it is based on the true story of Tomás Rivera, the Mexican-American author and educator. Born into a family of migrant workers, Tomás defied the odds to become the first minority Chancellor in the University of California system. His journey from the fields to the university highlights the transformative power of libraries and education.
Get inspired by this captivating tale that showcases the endless possibilities that libraries and education can offer. Discover the magic of "Tomas and the Library Lady" and let it ignite your thirst for knowledge and the pursuit of dreams. Don't miss out on this incredible story that can change lives. For more information, click here.
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