A Movie in My Pillow / Una pelicula en mi almohada

by Jorge Argueta, Elizabeth Gomez (Illustrator)

Overview

Bilingual English/Spanish. Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn't forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.

Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn't forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.

In his first collection of poems for children, poet Jorge Argueta evokes the wonder of his childhood in rural El Salvador, a touching relationship with a caring father, and his confusion and delight in his new urban home. We glimpse the richness of Jorgito's inner world and dreams-the movie in his pillow.

Artist Elizabeth Gómez perfectly captures the indigenous beauty of El Salvador, the sadness of the war, and the joy of family reunion in San Francisco. Her paintings, with their brilliant colors and striking details, fill every page with authenticity and charm.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780892392193
Publisher:	Lee & Low Books
Publication date:	04/01/2013
Edition description:	Bilingual: English-Spanish
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	647,545
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.50(d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	7 - 11 Years

About the Author

Jorge Argueta is a prize-winning poet and teacher. Born in El Salvador, he came to San Francisco in 1980. The prolific author of several award-winning books, he is active in the cultural life of the city, teaches poetry in the public schools, and also works with humanitarian organizations to assist families and children in El Salvador.

Elizabeth Gómez is an internationally exhibited painter, widely acclaimed for her brilliant use of color and fantastical imagery. Her artwork for The Upside Down Boy by Juan Felipe Herrera was praised for its "delightful humor" and "colorful metaphor." A native of Mexico City, she now lives in Redwood City, California, with her husband and children.

Editorial Reviews

"Argueta's first book for children will add multicultural depth and historical authenticity to any poetry collection." — Booklist

"An appealing choice to fill the need for books about Salvadoreños, as well as an excellent addition to any poetry collection." — School Library Journal

"A moving personal testimony of a poet who escaped the civil war in El Salvador— an experience shared by thousands of children and their families. These poems are like the tropical fruits of Jorge Argueta's native land. They are full of surprises, but ultimately they leave us with the reassuring taste of sweet tenderness." — Francisco X. Alarcón

Skipping Stones Book Awards- Multicultural and International Books Honor - Skipping Stones Magazine

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