Reina Ramos Works It Out!

Description: Reina Ramos is excited about dressing up as Frida Kahlo for the class wax museum. Frida was a strong person like her mami and abuela-plus Reina has the perfect headband for the costume! But when her best friend Nora picks Frida first, Reina doesn't know what to do. Who will she dress up as now?

Brief description:

Emma Otheguy writes children's books about Latine identity and Latin American history and literature. She is the author of Martí's Song for Freedom, Martina Has Too Many Tías, and Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene. She coauthored, with Adam Gidwitz, The Unicorn Rescue Society: The Madre de Aguas of Cuba. She holds a PhD in history from New York University and lives in New York City. Visit her at emmaotheguy.com.

Review Quotes:

This level 2 beginning reader contains an engaging, relatable story for emergent readers that features simple text, a sprinkling of Spanish vocabulary, and sweet illustrations on each page. - Booklist

A sparkling tale starring a resilient young protagonist. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

The Spanish words and -positive messages about managing conflict and problem-solving make this a welcome addition to beginning reader collections. - School Library Journal