Spanish Is the Language of My Family

Description: "A young boy bonds with his beloved abuela over a love of Spanish."--

Review Quotes: ★ "With a vivid color palette, Parra's acrylic and digital illustrations bring warmth and brightness to Genhart's story, which smoothly incorporates Spanish words and phrases within the text."--The Horn Book, Starred Review

★ "[An] emotionally tinged bilingual picture book. . . . Genhart's musing first-person text seamlessly switches between the languages. . . . Parra's layered acrylics employ letters and patterns in scenes of home and school, portraying figures of various skin tones throughout this significant glimpse into one child's claiming of their heritage."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

★ "Genhart's moving picture book tugs at heartstrings. . . . evokes deep feelings of joy and pride in cultural and linguistic heritage. Parra's visually striking artwork uses bold colors and lines to create a backdrop full of visual context clues and cultural representation."--Booklist, Starred Review

★ "A measured reckoning with an oft-overlooked period in U.S. history, Genhart and Parra's poignant collaboration explores the echoes of generational trauma and the power of societal change and hope. . . . The splendid, textured acrylic-based artwork is rich and vibrant. . . . Tenderly tremendous."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

★ "A powerful picture book. . . . Short, simple, and powerful sentences make the text perfect for reading aloud or independently. Parra's distinctive style shines in the illustrations with many thoughtful details that will keep readers engaged."--School Library Journal, Starred Review

"The art's childlike draftsmanship gives the story a tactile and cozy feeling. . . ."--The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books