Also getting good grades is a great way to loose privileges with friends. The book is centered around a girl, who struggles with common girl problems, all while dealing with life problems as well, which is totally relatable. Diana lopez is the author of the ya novel ask my mood ring how i feel, two middle grade novels, and an adult novella. Her kind but distant englishteacher father has filled the house with books, and her best friend, vanessa, has problems of her own. Even though her house is crammed full of books her dads a bibliophile, shes having trouble figuring out some very big questions, like why her dad seems to care about books more than her, why her best friends divorced mom is obsessed with making cascarones hollowed eggshells filled with colorful confetti, and, most of all, why her mom. Jun 12, 2014 20 favorite chapter book series for elementary girls.
Avoid any messy dinners with fun facts napkins from zazzle. Author diana lopez introduces confetti girl and shares her inspiration for the book. Beginner chapter books, classics, fiction, nonfiction, and thrilling series to captivate early readers straight through to their tween, preteen and early teenage years. Apr 16, 2012 fantasy science fiction books mighty girls for more selections or to sort by age, visit a mighty girl at. It was a commended title for the 2010 americas award for childrens and young adult literature, and latinidads top latino book of the year for middle grade category. Essay rewriting if your essay is already written and needs confetti girl sample essay to be corrected for proper syntax, grammar and spelling, this option is for you. Diana lopez, author of confetti girl, choke, ask my mood ring how i feel and nothing up my sleeve. Apolonia lina flores is a sock enthusiast, a volleyball player, a science lover, and a girl whos just looking for answers. Vanessas parents have divorced and her mother spends her days making cascarones, a traditional mexican goodluck craft made of eggshells and filled with confetti, which become the book s central metaphor. Diana pronounced deeanna lopez is a native of corpus christi, texas. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading confetti girl. You can also click here for a book trailer of confetti girl featuring the author. Sixth grader boomerang boom broom brings home a hideous, hostile, illmannered merbaby from the fish market.
Confetti girl by lopez, diana and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan 01, 2009 i really enjoyed the book confetti girl by diana lopez. Apr 12, 2017 one of the things that got us through those transformative years was a group of incredible books that were smart and funny and empowering as hell. For little girls and boys alike, that last one is a pretty big deal, which is why your familys library needs some childrens books that help kids understand feminism. Browse through our marketplace of paper and cloth napkins ranging in different styles and sizes. Nov 25, 2014 when teens want to read about life as its lived, or see their experiences and their concerns reflected beyond the pages of their favorite fiction, they can turn to great nonfiction reads. It was published by little, brown books for young readers and has a total of 208 pages in the book. One of the many pleasures of confetti girl is a plentiful array of fascinating bits about linas culture, and we learn that cascarones are decorated empty eggshells filled with confetti. Jun 01, 2009 confetti girl should be a big hit with the middle grade market. The worlds largest collection of books, toys, and movies for parents, teachers, and others dedicated to raising smart, confident, and courageous girls. The book is centered around a girl, who struggles with common girl problems, all while dealing with life problems as. Lina has a deceased mom and she likes to collect books.
A heartwarming middle grade story about a young latina girl, navigating growing pains in her south texan city. For more information about confetti girl visit your local library or bookstore. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Even though her house is crammed full of books her dads a bibliophile, shes having trouble figuring out some very big questions, like why her dad seems to care about books more than her, why her best friends divorced mom is obsessed with making. She now lives in san antonio, where she taught in a middle school for nearly a decade and currently teaches english at st. Before learning modern dance, jimin was practicing hiphop and popping since 12 years old and was participating in underground dance battles many of which he won. Apolonia lina flores is looking for answers, but she cant seem to figure out why shes losing all the important people in her life, even with a house crammed full of books and facts. The truth about forever by sarah dessen, the undomestic goddess by sophie kinsella, p. Two books about young girls dealing with growing pains have been judged the best by kansas schoolchildren. I am thrilled to share with you, this collection of the best chapter books for girls, compiled and written for us by one. These books will inspire young readers, make them laugh, make them cry, and cast a light on the different ways. One of my favorite books as it helped my then 2nd grader traverse the tough waters of girl friendships. Even though her house is crammed full of books her dads a bibliophile, shes having trouble figuring out some very big questions, like why her dad seems to care about books more than her, why her best friends divorced mom is obsessed with making cascarones hollowed. Confetti girl apolonia lina flores is a sock enthusiast, a volleyball player, a science lover, and a girl whos just looking for answers.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Apr 21, 2011 at the insistence of una amiga, i finally got my act together and helped my kids make cascarones. Cantus bitterness about her husband leaving her has manifested itself in a constant marathon of cascarone making. Ive included both chapter books and picture books so kids of all ages can enjoy a little mermaid reading. My little one is a dreamer and this was her entry into chapter books. There is an unspoken understanding in childrens books that a boy wont read about a girl, which i think is a selffulfilling prophecy, says betsy bird, the collection development. Book activities by author authors with an have a link party with tons of ideas. A brief history of the american girl doll gothamist. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
But after the sudden death of her mother, her world in corpus christi, texas, makes no sense. Linas frustration grows as she discovers the vicissitudes of the first love and that happiness can be as fragile as an eggshell. The latearriving fifth member of the bsc is the prototypical california girl blonde. Confetti girl is a book about a middle schooler named lina.
Since youve added it to kookies profile jimin also has a black belt in taekwondo, and was trained for about 7 years in kumdo. Also check out goodreads,, little brown books for young readers, scholastic, amazon, and barnes and noble. The confetti girl by diana lopez year 2010 199 pages this book is intended for teens and young adults or really any age. The main issue in the book is issues between friends and parents. It takes a latino backdrop and combines it with likeable characters experiencing the typical ups and downs of middle school life and puts it all in a fun, eyecatching cover. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vanessas parents have divorced and her mother spends her days making cascarones, a traditional mexican goodluck craft made of eggshells and filled with confetti, which become the books central metaphor.
Although confetti girl takes on a serious subject matter, its also about fun, a whole semesters worth, which includes confrontations with the schools most popular boy, a school festival, volleyball, friendship, boy craziness, a quinceanera and trips to the beach and the counselors office. Confetti girl by diana lopez 9780316029568 booktopia. Jan 08, 2016 there is an unspoken understanding in childrens books that a boy wont read about a girl, which i think is a selffulfilling prophecy, says betsy bird, the collection development. After her mothers unexpected death, her father hides from sorrow by keeping his nose buried in books. Confetti girl book santa clara county library bibliocommons.
May 11, 2011 confetti girl should be a big hit with the middle grade market. Confetti girl by diana lopez abebooks passion for books. May 01, 2010 apolonia lina flores is a sock enthusiast, a volleyball player, a science lover, and a girl whos just looking for answers. We can either improve your writing before your teacher sees the work, or make corrections after. Confetti girl by diana lopez abebooks shop for books. After the death of her mother, texas sixthgrader linas grades and mood drop as she watches her father lose himself more and more in books, while her best friend uses lina as an excuse to secretly meet her boyfriend. Thats why weve rounded up these ten titles, all of which we think should be required reading for young gals on the verge of semiadulthood. The title of this book is confetti girl and it was written by diana lopez.
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