Lissette Norman

Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them together beneath their favorite oak tree. But when their beloved tree is cut down, can Alfonso transform the stump into something magical for their whole community--their very own neighborhood library? This uplifting story from award-winning poet Lissette Norman and illustrator Jayri G mez shows us how to turn an unexpected setback into a happy ending: one with a beautiful sky-blue door and shelves filled with books for everyone to enjoy.

"Though this tale explores painful emotions, its focus on Jennifer's personal experience and the pleasure she found in dance make it an absolute delight."--Kirkus ReviewsFrom the first Black Radio City Rockette dancer, Jennifer Jones, comes an inspiring picture book autobiography perfect for fans of trailblazers like Misty Copeland, Mae Jemison, and more. Dancing has always made her feel free, like she can do anything. But when Jennifer was a child, some people didn't think that she had a future as a dancer because of the color of her skin. With the support of her family, especially her mother, she proved that anything is possible when you believe you belong. With beautiful watercolor illustrations by artist Robert Paul Jr., On the Line is a captivating true story about manifesting your dreams. A New Jersey Library of Congress National Book Festival's "Great Reads from Great Places" list pick

Paletero Man meets Fry Bread in this vibrant and cheerful ode to plátanos, the star of Dominican cuisine, written by award-winning poet Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios, and translated by Kianny N. Antigua. Plátanos are Yesenia’s favorite food. They can be sweet and sugary, or salty and savory. And they’re a part of almost every meal her Dominican family makes. Stop by her apartment and find out why plátanos go with everything—especially love! Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!

With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the versatility of pl tanos is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. A 2024 Bank Street Best Spanish Language Picture Book Paletero Man meets Fry Bread in this vibrant and cheerful ode to pl tanos, the star of Dominican cuisine, written by award-winning poet Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios, and translated by Kianny N. Antigua. Platanos are Yesenia's favorite food. They can be sweet and sugary, or salty and savory. And they're a part of almost every meal her Dominican family makes. Stop by her apartment and find out why platanos go with everything--especially love Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time

Hasta que alguien me escuche is the Spanish edition of Until Someone Listens. La familia de Estela vive junta en un hogar feliz y lleno de amor. O, al menos, as lo hac an... hasta que su hogar fue destrozado. Mi madre tuvo quevolver al otro lado del r o, porque no hab a nacidoen este pa s. Durante a os, su familia pidi permiso para que su madre se quedara en los Estados Unidos. Pero nadie los escuch . Cuando Estela ten a ocho a os, su madre fue deportada a M xico. Estela sab a que ten a que hacer algo. As que escribi cartas a los peri dicos locales, al Congreso, al presidente, a cualquiera que pudiera ayudar. Escribi y escribi y escribi hasta que, por fin, alguien la escuch . En esta desgarradora historia autobiogr fica, las cartas de Estela Juarez la llevan de las noticias locales al scenario nacional, donde descubre el poder de sus palabras y se compromete a seguir usando su voz hasta que su familia-- y otras como la suya-- vuelva a estar junta.