Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English: Bilingual Spanish-English

Description: This collection of gentle poems tells the story of Hispanic migrant farm workers and their deep connections to the earth they till. Each poem begins with a letter in the Spanish alphabet and appears in both Spanish and English. Full-color illustrations.

Brief description:

Alma Flor Ada is an internationally published children's book author. She is the recipient of several prestigious honors, including the Pura Belpré Award, the Christopher Award, the José Martí World Award, and the Museum of Tolerance Award. She lives in Lucas Valley, California.

Alma Flor Ada es una autora de libros para niños reconocida y publicada internacionalmente. Ha recibido varios premios prestigiosos en Estados Unidos, entre ellos, el Pura Belpré y el José Martí.

Review Quotes: "These brief poems honor the lives of migrant farmwokers and celebrate an alphabetic list of spanish words.""The Horn Book