Synopsis
NCTE Charlotte Huck Award® for Outstanding Fiction for Children Recommended Book
Amaya Nuñez loves that no one else has her name. She loves her apartment and her busy New York City neighborhood. She loves when her abuelo visits all the way from Spain. She loves summer trips to Vermont and dinners with her tía and tío. But those aren't "su tierra". Amaya's "tierra" has subways and bodegas, sidewalks and sprawling parks, and the most beautiful city sunsets. "Su tierra" is one of a kind. Just like her.
Mi Tierra is an early chapter book by Adria Quiñones that tells the heartfelt journey of Amaya Nuñez. Throughout the book, Amaya experiences:
- Embracing Singularity: Accompany Amaya as she celebrates the beauty of her name and the vibrant diversity of her New York City neighborhood.
- Multigenerational Connections: Share Amaya's shares special moments with her grandfather, which create cherished memories that bridge continents and strengthen family bonds.
- Exploration and Adventure: Experience the magic of summer trips to Vermont and comforting family dinners. Each moment adds depth to Amaya's rich cultural experiences.
- Discovering Identity: Dive into Amaya's journey of self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of belonging and finding her place in the world.
- Celebrating Diversity: Through vivid descriptions of subways, bodegas, expansive parks, and stunning city sunsets, Amaya's story celebrates the unique beauty of her "land" and the richness of her Puerto Rican and Spanish heritage.
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About the Authors
Adria Quiñones' poetry has appeared in The New York Times. Mi Tierra is her first published work for children and the first part of a trilogy about Amaya, her family and friends. A life-long New Yorker, she grew up in Queens and now lives in Washington Heights, where she likes to watch the tugs on the Hudson and the traffic on the George Washington Bridge.
Mrinali Álvarez Astacio is a Puerto Rican illustrator and author. She has worked for various publishing houses, such as McGraw-Hill, Edelvives, SM, and the University of Puerto Rico Press. In 2016, she was selected as one of three shortlisted winners in the Beginning, Middle, and End competition by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - British Isles. She was also awarded a "Highly Commended Artwork" award in the Macmillan Prize for Children's Book Illustration. Her illustrations were shown at the International Competition of Illustration and Social Graphics in Venice in 2016. The Carnegie Mellon Foundation and Fundación Flamboyán granted her the Letras Boricuas scholarship in 2021. In 2022, the School Library Journal (USA) recommended her book Piecitos de Bebé as "an excellent and one-of-a-kind addition to Spanish board book collections". Mrinali holds an MA and a PhD in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art at Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom.
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