Laura Sandoval Herrera – illustratör

Thanksgiving gets a fresh and friendly new look in Happy Friendsgiving, a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and community—at a table where all are welcome.“They’re here!”From down the hall or miles away—A jumble of laughter and hugs.Today’s the day that brings us all together.Happy Friendsgiving! Capture the true essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of friendship and togetherness in this joyful and inclusive celebration of the holiday.Learn the familiar traditions of Thanksgiving, and how family takes on many forms, as friends, neighbors, and relatives arrive for a busy day of cooking, crafting, sharing, and celebration. Young readers will also be reminded to remember and honor those who must work on the holiday so that others might celebrate, including transit workers and first responders.With its rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, Happy Friendsgiving is an ideal choice for those who open their hearts and homes to everyone, cherishing the spirit of community, and the simple pleasures of coming together over a meal.

This compelling biography tells the story of Roy Velsquez and how he built a community fighting against segregation and discrimination in Austin, Texas, by starting a thriving taxi company for those not being served by the city's institutions.Roy Velsquez was the son of Mexican immigrants, living in Austin, Texas, at the height of segregation. Roy knewthe hardships faced by people of color because of the insurmountable policies put into place. What was anyone to do? Even just simple acts can go a long way. But Roy went further than that. . . .In segregated Austin, people of color weren't allowed in taxis, and the streetcar ended far from their homes. So Roy borrowed five dollars from a friend, purchased a taxi permit and a tank of gas, and drove people of color wherever they needed to go.Before long, one lone taxi became a fleet. For over seventy-five years, Roy's Taxi Service helped to fight segregation and poll taxes, and grow Austin into a community for everyone. Roy's story is a reminder that we can all affect change and that inclusion is our strength.

Esta apasionante biografa narra la historia de Roy Velsquez y cmo construy una comunidad que luchaba contra la segregacin y la discriminacin en Austin, Texas, al crear una prspera empresa de taxis para aquellos que no reciban servicios de las instituciones de la ciudad.Roy Velsquez era hijo de inmigrantes mexicanos y viva en Austin, Texas, en pleno apogeo de la segregacin racial. Roy saba de las dificultades a las que se enfrentaban las personas de color debido a las polticas infranqueables que se haban establecido. Qu se poda hacer? Incluso los actos ms sencillos pueden tener un gran impacto. Pero Roy fue ms all...En la segregada Austin, a las personas de color no se les permita subir a los taxis, y el tranva no llegaba a donde vivan. As que Roy pidi prestados cinco dlares a un amigo, compr una licencia de taxi y un tanque de gasolina, y rompi la barrera racial. Llevaba a las personas de color a donde necesitaran ir.En poco tiempo, un solo taxi se convirti en una flota. Durante ms de setenta y cinco aos, Roy's Taxi Service ayud a luchar contra la segregacin y los impuestos electorales, y contribuy a que Austin se convirtiera en una comunidad para todos. La historia de Roy nos recuerda que todos podemos influir en el cambio y que la inclusin es nuestra fortaleza.

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!A math picture book series for preschoolers and kindergarteners with relatable stories that reflect little kids’ everyday experience.César wants to borrow his little sister Gabi’s brand-new cerulean crayon. She doesn't know what color that is, though, and she won't let him show her! Instead, she asks him yes-no questions to rule out crayons. It's like a game of 20 Questions—fun for Gabi and frustrating for César!A playful exploration of logic featuring Chicanx (Mexican American) characters and Spanish color words. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC.

¡AHORA BILINGÜE EN ESPAÑOL E INGLÉS! ¡Celebra la diversidad, las matemáticas y el poder de la narración! Una serie de libros ilustrados de matemáticas para preescolares y peques de guardería con historias que reflejan experiencias infantiles cotidianas.NOW IN BILINGUAL SPANISH-ENGLISH! Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! A math picture book series for preschoolers and kindergarteners with relatable stories that reflect little kids’ everyday experience.César quiere que su hermanita Gabi le preste su nuevo crayón cerúleo. Sin embargo, Gabi no conoce ese color y ¡tampoco quiere que César se lo muestre! En cambio, le hace preguntas de sí o no para descartar los otros crayones. Es como el juego de las 20 preguntas: divertido para Gabi, pero frustrante para César.Explora la lógica de una manera lúdica con personajes chicanxs (mexicoamericanes) y con vocabulario de colores en español.Storytelling Math celebra a los niños que usan las matemáticas en sus aventuras diarias mientras juegan, construyen y descubren el mundo que los rodea. Estas historias divertidas y sus actividades prácticas facilitan que los niños y los adultos exploren juntos las matemáticas de la vida diaria. Han sido desarrolladas en colaboración con expertos en matemáticas de la organización sin fines de lucro TERC, que se especializa en las áreas de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas.César wants to borrow his little sister Gabi’s brand-new cerulean crayon. She doesn't know what color that is, though, and she won't let him show her! Instead, she asks him yes-no questions to rule out crayons. It's like a game of 20 Questions—fun for Gabi and frustrating for César!A playful exploration of logic featuring Chicanx (Mexican American) characters and Spanish color words. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC.