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Angela Padron
Goodreads Author
Born
October 16, 1971
Website
Member Since
November 2010
URL
https://www.goodreads.com/apadron
Why is There a Lack of Diversity in Publishing? Here's why...
Many people today talk about the need for diversity in children's books. The argument is that there are not only enough books with characters of color, or with disabilities, or who are LGBT, etc., there are also not enough diverse writers and illustrators either. However, the problem really starts behind the scenes where diversity is lacking the most - the industry itself.
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| Such a cute story about a bilingual child needing to help his uncle communicate. I liked that the author kept the story realistic, showing the frustration that some children may feel from the "burden" of being the family translator. However, once the ...more | |
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The Gallaudet Eleven: The Story of NASA's Deaf Bioastronauts
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| The world needs to learn about these brave astronauts and their essential contribution to the Space Race. Kerry is so incredibly talented - all of her books are magical. This book is so well written, and the illustrations are beyond gorgeous. I highl ...more | |
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| Pam does it again with a beautiful story about perseverance and teamwork, and supporting and encouraging each other to achieve a goal. Wonderful illustrations and the best part was saying to use your "smartest" instead of your hardest. Great advice f ...more | |
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| Vera is brave until she has to go on the roller coaster at the park with her class. All the other kids seem to be excited and brave to go on the ride when in reality they are just as scared as Vera to ride. But they're all brave to share their fears. ...more | |
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| This book is a unique way of showing sisterly love. It tells the story of a younger sister who wants to be with her older sister all the time, but the older one wants to do things on her own. I love how the author' mentions her life experience with h ...more | |
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| Another adorable book in Jill Dana's Butternut series. I love how the stories are entertaining while still teaching readers about good food choices. The illustrations are fun, playful and colorful for young readers. Highly recommended! ...more | |
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| Another wonderful book by Alliah! I love the combining of two words to create new ones throughout the book. It's a wonderful element while highlighting the feelings of the main character as she navigates adjusting to school and standing up for hersel ...more | |
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| This is a cute story about Yunito who is a bilingual child but who is resistant to speak Spanish for fear of being teased and feeling embarrassed. Throughout the story he says he has a secret and he eventually finds the confidence and pride to speak ...more | |
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| A beautifully written and illustrated book about biculturism and bilingualism to promote that you can be from two cultures, two places and not have to feel different. Being bicultural and bilingual myself, I related to the story greatly however I thi ...more | |
