Proud To Be Latino: Food/Comida - by Ashley Marie Mireles (Board Book)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"This bilingual board book takes the reader beyond a basic language primer and dives deep into the heart of Latino culture--which is the food, of course!"--Back cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em>Did you know that there are over 5000 types of potatoes sold in South America? Or that in Honduras, a song about conch soup reached the Billboard Top 100 Charts? </em></p><p>Latino culture spans Southern and Central America as well as the Caribbean, but often when we think of Latino foods, we think tacos, burritos, and other common Mexican dishes. <em>Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida</em> teaches children how different Latino countries use similar ingredients to create unique regional dishes.</p><p>The dishes and their descriptions are given in both English and Spanish, and parents will enjoy the sidebars with additional fun facts about Latino food and culture. This bilingual board book takes the reader beyond a basic language primer and dives deep into the heart of Latino culture . . . which is the food, of course! </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Food is often portrayed in literature as integral to Latino cultures, but drawing the connections among foods across those countries is refreshing and rare... Visually appealing and sure to pique the appetite of readers of varying ages. Recommended." <p/><b>- Jessica Agudelo, New York Public Library, <i>School Library Journal</i></b> <p/> "<i>Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida</i> by author Ashley Marie Mireles and illustrator Edith Valle is an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school board book collections." <br><b>- Midwest Book Review</b> </p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ashley Marie Mireles was born and raised in the heart of California's Central Valley where, as a child, she spent much of her time in her local library. Her love of books led her to a career in the publishing industry. Ashley loves to travel, try new foods, read, and learn the choreography from her favorite music videos as a form of exercise. She currently lives in Fresno, California, with her boyfriend of six years and their terrier.
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