{"product_id":"a-movie-in-my-pillow-una-pelicula-en-mi-almohada-paperback","title":"A Movie in My Pillow \/ Una Película En Mi Almohada - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJorge Argueta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Gomez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonor Award for Multicultural Literacture, Skipping Stones Magazine\u003cbr\u003e Honor Award for Multicultural Literature, IPPY Award for Multicultural Fiction for Juveniles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilingual English\/Spanish. Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn't forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn't forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn his first collection of poems for children, poet Jorge Argueta evokes the wonder of his childhood in rural El Salvador, a touching relationship with a caring father, and his confusion and delight in his new urban home. We glimpse the richness of Jorgito's inner world and dreams-the movie in his pillow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArtist Elizabeth Gómez perfectly captures the indigenous beauty of El Salvador, the sadness of the war, and the joy of family reunion in San Francisco. Her paintings, with their brilliant colors and striking details, fill every page with authenticity and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJorge Argueta\u003c\/b\u003e is a prize-winning poet and teacher. Born in El Salvador, he came to San Francisco in 1980. The prolific author of several award-winning books, he is active in the cultural life of the city, teaches poetry in the public schools, and also works with humanitarian organizations to assist families and children in El Salvador.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Gómez\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally exhibited painter, widely acclaimed for her brilliant use of color and fantastical imagery. Her artwork for \u003ci\u003eThe Upside Down Boy\u003c\/i\u003e by Juan Felipe Herrera was praised for its \"delightful humor\" and \"colorful metaphor.\" A native of Mexico City, she now lives in Redwood City, California, with her husband and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 9.69 x 7.84 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772935143712,"sku":"9780892392193","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/de50bdef8ac68bd9c59d20b6204c6361.webp?v=1780416766","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-movie-in-my-pillow-una-pelicula-en-mi-almohada-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}