Gloria Arjona

Discover the life Selena Quintanilla--a story about breaking down barriers in music, for kids ages 6 to 9 Selena Quintanilla was the queen of Tejano music. Before she became a star, Selena was a charismatic young girl who loved singing and performing. She made a lot of sacrifices to become a famous musician, rehearsing her songs and dance moves for hours at a time. Her hard work paid off--she became the first 15-year-old girl to win a Tejano music award and went on to break many records during her career. This Selena biography explores how she went from being a talented girl growing up in Texas to a fashion icon and a world-famous singer. What sets this Selena book apart: Core curriculum--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Selena's life, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge. Short chapters--This Selena kids' book is broken up into brief chapters that make it fun and easy for new readers to discover details about the singer's life. Her lasting legacy--Kids will find out how Selena changed the world of music and why she continues to be a role model for many women and people of color around the globe. How will Selena's big spirit and passion for music inspire the child in your life?

Father Nazario Zajar n leads a life of uncompromised humility, loving others and living among the poorest citizens. Life changes for the pious protagonist when his forgiveness extends to sinners that pull Nazar n over to the other side of the law in the eyes of society. Scorned, mocked, and spurned by others, his faith is tested and his bond with the Catholic Church is broken when he rejects political dogma. A tightly written story about living in the trenches of society's shortcomings, the book is an insightful challenge of religion under late 19th-century Spanish rule worthy of inclusion in moral discussions still today.