Barrio rising the protest that built Chicano Park

Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego Ca...

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Main Author: Águila, María Dolores (Author)
Other Authors: Mora, Magdalena, 1991- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2024.
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Summary:Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego California.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Audience:Ages 4-8 years old.
ISBN:9780593462072
0593462076
Author Notes:Maria Dolores guila is a Chicana poet and writer from San Diego, California. Deeply inspired by Chicane history and art, she seeks to write empowering and inclusive stories about everything she learns. She also loves drinking coffee, browsing the bookshelves at her local library, and spending time with her family.

Magdalena Mora is a Minneapolis-based illustrator and graphic designer. She has illustrated numerous picture books including Still Dreaming/Seguimos Sonando and The Notebook Keeper , both of which were 2023 Pura Belpre Honor award winners. Magdalena grew up between Chicago, Mexico, and California. When not drawing, Magdalena likes reading, people-watching, and trying to find the best tacos in the Twin Cities. Mostly the latter.