{"product_id":"stella-diaz-has-something-to-say-paperback","title":"Stella Díaz Has Something to Say - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngela Dominguez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAngela Dominguez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn her first middle-grade novel, award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez tells a heartwarming story based on her own experiences growing up Mexican-American.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStella Díaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Díaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels very lonely. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a new boy arrives in Stella's class, she really wants to be his friend, but sometimes Stella accidentally speaks Spanish instead of English and pronounces words wrong, which makes her turn \u003ci\u003eroja\u003c\/i\u003e. Plus, she has to speak in front of her whole class for a big presentation at school! But she better get over her fears soon, because Stella Díaz has something to say!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStella Díaz Has Something to Say \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces an infectiously charming new character with relatable writing and adorable black-and-white art throughout. Simple Spanish vocabulary is also integrated within the text, providing a bilingual element. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e2019 Sid Fleischman Award winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2019 Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2018\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop 10 Showstopper Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of Chicago Public Library's \"Best of the Best Books 2018\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngela Dominguez\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Mexico City, grew up in the great state of Texas, and now resides on the east coast. She is the author and illustrator of several books for children including \u003ci\u003eMaria Had a Little Llama\u003c\/i\u003e, which received the American Library Association Pura Belpré Illustration Honor. Recently, she received her second Pura Belpré Honor for her illustrations in \u003ci\u003eMango, Abuela, and Me \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Meg Medina. When Angela is not in her studio, she teaches at the Academy of Art University, which honored her with their Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013. She also enjoys presenting at different schools and libraries to all sorts of ages. Angela is a proud member of SCBWI, PEN America, and represented by Wernick and Pratt Literary Agency. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She's delighted to still be doing both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.1 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 January 22, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stella Diaz Has Something to Say\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761004609824,"sku":"9781250294104","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/aa1b1fa7b819742362a1e41cd5e962e4_70ea252c-d6eb-4d69-8ab6-a03ea7cc44e6.webp?v=1780196885","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/stella-diaz-has-something-to-say-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}