SMP's Spanish Language Titles
Exciting New Additions to Shout Mouse Press’s Spanish Titles
This fall, Shout Mouse Press is delighted to bring two of its most celebrated and impactful children’s books to a Spanish-speaking audience: Deena Misses Her Mom (by Jonae, Jesse, Layonnie & Kahliya) illustrated by Leslie Jindalay Pyo and Man Up! (by Riley, London & Shirelle) illustrated by Joy Ingram.
These books have been praised for spotlighting important social and emotional themes and making them accessible for young readers. Deena Misses Her Mom shares the stress of having a loved one who is incarcerated and Man Up! centers the ways that toxic masculinity harms young boys. Both titles were written by teen writing tutors working with Reach Incorporated in DC.
Deena extraña a su mamá and ¡Pórtate como un hombre! will be arriving on October 15th, and can be ordered directly through Shout Mouse or wherever books are sold.
por Jonae, Jesse, Layonnie, and Kahliya de Reach Incorporated
La conmovedora, pero común historia de una niña tratando de procesar complicadas emociones cuando su madre es encarcelada.
Escrito por cuatro adolescentes, este conmovedor libro ilustrado explora los efectos del encarcelamiento de una madre en una niña. Cuando su madre ingresa en prisión, Deena empieza a portarse mal en la escuela. Su mejor amiga intenta hablar con ella, su abuela intenta consolarla, su padre intenta castigarla... pero nada funciona. En un día en el parque de atracciones con su padre, Deena empieza a procesar sus sentimientos. Ilustrada con emotivos collages, esta historia ayudará a jóvenes lectores a procesar y comprender conversaciones difíciles, el dolor causado por el sistema judicial y cómo las familias perseveran a pesar de todo.
ISBN: 978-1945434075
edad: 4-9
lexile: 520L
páginas: 40
publicado originalmente 2017
fecha de publicación 15 Oct 2024
por London, Riley, and Shirelle of Reach Incorporated
Un niño sensible de piel oscura se enfrenta a un mundo de masculinidad tóxica. ¿Cómo puede Aaron expresar sus emociones cuando todos a su alrededor le dicen que «se porte como un hombre»?
Este motivador libro ilustrado explora los efectos perjudiciales de la masculinidad tóxica en nuestra cultura y en las comunidades de color, y cómo afecta a los niños más sensibles. Aaron es extrovertido, divertido y un genio del kickball. También es compasivo y bondadoso, y ofrece su tiempo para leerles libros a los ancianos en la residencia de ancianos de su vecindario. Es un gran chico, pero tiene un problema: todos lo llaman llorón. Cuando sus amigos hacen trampa en Fortnoche, llora de la rabia. Cuando ve a su amigo Tayshawn lastimar a un perro del vecindario, llora por empatía. Y cuando echa de menos a su hermano mayor, Sergio, que está en la universidad, llora de soledad. Su padre, sus amigos y sus compañeros de clase le dicen que «llorar es cosa de niñas». ¿Cómo puede Aaron aprender a valorar sus sentimientos y a cultivar su sensibilidad en un mundo que le dice «pórtate como un hombre»?
ISBN: 978-1-950807-05-5
edad: 4-9
lexile: 510L
páginas: 38
publicado originalmente 2019
fecha de publicación 15 October 2024
While these are our first Spanish-only titles, these two picture books join a broader catalogue of bilingual Spanish/English books published by Shout Mouse Press.
For our youngest readers, we have Central America, ¡mira, mira, mira!, written by Araceli, Edith & Juliana and illustrated by Shurjo Mukhi. This board book is one of four written in partnership with Generation Hope. This fun and rhythmic book, inspired by Brown Bear, Brown Bear, was written by young mothers who wanted to celebrate their Central American heritage with their children.
Authors: Araceli, Edith & Juliana
Illustrator: Shurjo Mukhi
Toddlers will love this fun chanting book celebrating Central America!
From swimming in the sea in Panama to smelling abuela’s cafecito in Costa Rica, there are so many things to love about Central America! This fun and rhythmic book, inspired by Brown Bear, Brown Bear, was written by young mothers who wanted to celebrate their Central American heritage with their children. The sweet sayings, fun sounds, and charming collages in a bilingual children’s book will make little ones clap, smile, and learn about the world.
ISBN:978-1-950807-51-2
Age: 1-3
Lexile: AD130L
Format: Board Book
Page Count: 22
Originally Published: Nov 15, 2022
For readers aged 4-8, the Beyond Borders series (written in partnership with young people working with the Latin American Youth Center) features bilingual Spanish/English children’s books centering the stories of immigrant families.
When we pass the pen to young people, what stories emerge? Find out in Shout Mouse Press’s latest series, Beyond Borders, featuring bilingual children’s books centering the stories of immigrant families.
The 2023 series is authored by program participants of the Latin American Youth Center in Washington, DC, representing six countries around the world.
When we pass the pen to young people, what stories emerge? Find out in Shout Mouse Press’s latest series, Beyond Borders, featuring bilingual children’s books centering the stories of immigrant youth by immigrant youth.
The 2021 series is authored by program participants of the Latin American Youth Center in Washington, DC, representing eight countries around the world.
And for young adult readers, Voces Sin Fronteras: Our Stories, Our Truth is a side-by-side bilingual collection of graphic memoirs that not only builds connections across language, but also breaks down barriers and expands hope. Recently included in the New York City Public Schools curriculum, reaching over 70,000 students! The current edition features a foreword from beloved author and alumni of our Megaphone Board, Meg Medina.
by the Latino Youth Leadership Council of LAYC
With a foreword by Newbery Medal-winning author Meg Medina
Winner of the 2019 'In the Margins' Top Nonfiction award and 2020 International Latino Book Awards
“Spotlighting underrepresented voices, this work is highly recommended for all communities in their efforts to promote empathetic, inclusive discussions around immigration.” — Starred review in School Library Journal!
"Enlightening and inspiring #ownvoices accounts by young activists." – Kirkus Review.
During a time of heated immigration debate and unrest, this book is an opportunity to hear directly from youth who are often in the headlines but whose stories don’t get told in full. Sixteen young people from the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) in Washington, D.C. came together to tell their own stories of immigration and transformation in comics form. The result is this side-by-side bilingual collection of graphic memoirs that not only builds connections across language, but also breaks down barriers and expands hope.
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En tiempos de inquietud y acalorados debates sobre la inmigración, este libro representa una oportunidad para escuchar directamente a los jóvenes quienes suelen ocupar los titulares en la prensa, pero cuyas historias no se alcanzan a narrar por completo. Dieciséis jóvenes del Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) en Washington, D.C. se unieron para contar sus propias historias de inmigración y de transformación en formato de cómic. El resultado es esta colección de memorias gráficas bilingüe, que no sólo construye conexiones entre los idiomas, sino que también elimina barreras y abre un espacio a la esperanza.
ISBN: 978-1945434921
Age: 12+
Lexile: 720L
Page Count: 320
Published: 2018
We’re so excited for these wonderful and important books to reach new, Spanish-speaking audiences. If you know someone who works with Spanish-speaking youth that would really connect with either book, please email orders@shoutmousepress.org. We’d love to share review copies for consideration or discuss bulk order discounts.