Who Would Like This Book:
This book shines with its stunning, richly detailed illustrations and poetic storytelling. Yuyi Morales shares her heartfelt immigration journey in a way that's accessible and moving for kids and adults alike. Readers interested in themes of resilience, family, and the magic of libraries will be drawn in. Perfect for classrooms (especially during discussions about immigration), families going through big changes, and anyone who treasures books and the power they hold.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the story a bit too brief or abstract, feeling the narrative could be hard for younger kids to follow or connect with on the first read. If you prefer straightforward plots over poetic or symbolic storytelling, or if you're seeking a fast-paced adventure, this book might not fully resonate.
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Dreamers by Yuyi Morales is a heartwarming and inspiring picture book that tells the true story of a mother and son who immigrate to the United States. The book beautifully portrays their struggles with language barriers, loneliness, and adapting to a new culture, while also highlighting the transformative power of books and libraries in their lives. Yuyi Morales uses eloquent prose and stunning illustrations to convey the emotional journey of the characters, making it a relatable and touching story for readers of all ages.
Through the author's personal narrative, Dreamers captures themes of love, hope, trust, determination, acceptance, and gratitude. It emphasizes the importance of storytelling, literacy, and the resilience of immigrants in a foreign land. The book not only educates children about the immigrant experience but also fosters empathy, understanding, and appreciation for different cultures and backgrounds.
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From The Publisher:
We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers.
Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her strength, and her stories with her, when she came to the United States in 1994 with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed.
Dreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It's the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it. In dark times, it's a promise that you can make better tomorrows.
This lovingly-illustrated picture book memoir looks at the myriad gifts migrantes bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own strengths wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our own Dreamers becomes uncertain, this is a story that is both topical and timeless.
The lyrical text is complemented by sumptuously detailed illustrations, rich in symbolism. Also included are a brief autobiographical essay about Yuyi's own experience, a list of books that inspired her (and still do), and a description of the beautiful images, textures, and mementos she used to create this book.
Winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award!
A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book
A New York Times Bestseller
Recipient of the Flora Stieglitz Strauss Award
A 2019 Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Recipient
An Anna Dewdney Read Together Honor Book
Named a Best Book of 2018 by Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, Salon.com- and many more!
A Junior Library Guild selection
A Eureka! Nonfiction Honoree
A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon title
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
A CLA Notable Children's Book in Language Arts
Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase
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A beautifully illustrated book that tells the inspiring story of an immigrant woman and her young son discovering the power of books and written word.
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