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. Since youve added it to kookies profile jimin also has a black belt in taekwondo, and was trained for about 7 years in kumdo. My little one is a dreamer and this was her entry into chapter books. Author diana lopez introduces confetti girl and shares her inspiration for the book. Confetti girl is a book about a middle schooler named lina. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading confetti girl. Diana pronounced deeanna lopez is a native of corpus christi, texas. Diana lopez, author of confetti girl, choke, ask my mood ring how i feel and nothing up my sleeve. Jun 01, 2009 confetti girl should be a big hit with the middle grade market. Sixth grader boomerang boom broom brings home a hideous, hostile, illmannered merbaby from the fish market. 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. 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.
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. 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. The truth about forever by sarah dessen, the undomestic goddess by sophie kinsella, p. Jan 01, 2009 i really enjoyed the book confetti girl by diana lopez. Ive included both chapter books and picture books so kids of all ages can enjoy a little mermaid reading. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
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. 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. The book is centered around a girl, who struggles with common girl problems, all while dealing with life problems as. 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 main issue in the book is issues between friends and parents.
One of my favorite books as it helped my then 2nd grader traverse the tough waters of girl friendships. Book activities by author authors with an have a link party with tons of ideas. We can either improve your writing before your teacher sees the work, or make corrections after. 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. The confetti girl by diana lopez year 2010 199 pages this book is intended for teens and young adults or really any age.
Apr 21, 2011 at the insistence of una amiga, i finally got my act together and helped my kids make cascarones. 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. The title of this book is confetti girl and it was written by diana lopez. 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.
Linas frustration grows as she discovers the vicissitudes of the first love and that happiness can be as fragile as an eggshell. Also check out goodreads,, little brown books for young readers, scholastic, amazon, and barnes and noble. 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. Apr 16, 2012 fantasy science fiction books mighty girls for more selections or to sort by age, visit a mighty girl at. 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. Also getting good grades is a great way to loose privileges with friends.
May 11, 2011 confetti girl should be a big hit with the middle grade market. Confetti girl by diana lopez 9780316029568 booktopia. Her kind but distant englishteacher father has filled the house with books, and her best friend, vanessa, has problems of her own. After her mothers unexpected death, her father hides from sorrow by keeping his nose buried in books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Avoid any messy dinners with fun facts napkins from zazzle. Lina has a deceased mom and she likes to collect books. It was published by little, brown books for young readers and has a total of 208 pages in the book. Confetti girl apolonia lina flores is a sock enthusiast, a volleyball player, a science lover, and a girl whos just looking for answers. 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. This book is a really fun read and could be for all ages. And since i promised to go over and post a picture of our finished creations on thoughts of a mommys fb page she is collecting pictures.
Confetti girl by diana lopez abebooks passion for books. The worlds largest collection of books, toys, and movies for parents, teachers, and others dedicated to raising smart, confident, and courageous girls. Confetti girl book santa clara county library bibliocommons. A brief history of the american girl doll gothamist. Two books about young girls dealing with growing pains have been judged the best by kansas schoolchildren. 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. Diana lopez is the author of the ya novel ask my mood ring how i feel, two middle grade novels, and an adult novella. But after the sudden death of her mother, her world in corpus christi, texas, makes no sense. May 01, 2010 apolonia lina flores is a sock enthusiast, a volleyball player, a science lover, and a girl whos just looking for answers. Confetti girl by lopez, diana and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Jun 12, 2014 20 favorite chapter book series for elementary girls.
For more information about confetti girl visit your local library or bookstore. Beginner chapter books, classics, fiction, nonfiction, and thrilling series to captivate early readers straight through to their tween, preteen and early teenage years. Confetti girl, lopezs first middle grade novel, was a winner of the william allen white award and named to new york librarys 100 titles for reading and sharing. 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. 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 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. I am thrilled to share with you, this collection of the best chapter books for girls, compiled and written for us by one. You can also click here for a book trailer of confetti girl featuring the author. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A heartwarming middle grade story about a young latina girl, navigating growing pains in her south texan city. Apolonia lina flores loves science and mathematical riddles, playing volleyball and collecting extravagant, romantic and lonely socks. Cantus bitterness about her husband leaving her has manifested itself in a constant marathon of cascarone making. Browse through our marketplace of paper and cloth napkins ranging in different styles and sizes.
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