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Distributor: Random House, Inc. Availability: Available On Sale Date: May 31, 2022 Carton Quantity: 12 $22.99 CAD
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Singing with Elephants
By (author):
Margarita Engle
Margarita Engle
Imprint:
Viking Books for Young ReadersISBN:
9780593206690Product Form:
Hardcover
Hardcover
English
Audience:
Children: Age (years) 8 - 12, Grade (US) 3 - 7
May 31, 2022
$22.99 CAD
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Dimensions:
8.56in x 5.68 x 0.84 in | 0.74 lbPage Count:
224 pages
Viking Children's Books
Viking Books for Young Readers
JUVENILE FICTION / Stories in Verse
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A powerful novel in verse from Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author Margarita Engle about the friendship between a young girl and the poet Gabriela Mistral that leads to healing and hope for both of them.
Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that’s okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic.
Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature, moves to town, and aspiring writer Oriol finds herself opening up. And when she discovers that someone is threatening the life of a baby elephant at her parents’ clinic, Oriol is determined to take action. As she begins to create a world of words for herself, Oriol learns it will take courage and strength to do what she thinks is right—even if it means keeping secrets from those she loves.
A beautifully written, lyrically told story about the power of friendship—between generations, between humans and animals—and the potential of poetry to inspire action, justice, and acceptance.
* “Replete with lovely, nearly magical imagery…Brilliant, joyful, and deeply moving.” -Kirkus, starred review
* “Employing immersive free verse that conveys themes of compassion, friendship, justice, and vulnerability, Engle captures how inexplicable Oriol’s grief feels, encasing it in a powerful, charitable, and brave young voice.” -Publishers Weekly, starred review
* “A novel written in verse that sings in your heart.” -Pura Belpré Award-winning author Marjorie Agosín
Story Locale: Santa Barbara, CA
Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that’s okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic.
Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature, moves to town, and aspiring writer Oriol finds herself opening up. And when she discovers that someone is threatening the life of a baby elephant at her parents’ clinic, Oriol is determined to take action. As she begins to create a world of words for herself, Oriol learns it will take courage and strength to do what she thinks is right—even if it means keeping secrets from those she loves.
A beautifully written, lyrically told story about the power of friendship—between generations, between humans and animals—and the potential of poetry to inspire action, justice, and acceptance.
* “Replete with lovely, nearly magical imagery…Brilliant, joyful, and deeply moving.” -Kirkus, starred review
* “Employing immersive free verse that conveys themes of compassion, friendship, justice, and vulnerability, Engle captures how inexplicable Oriol’s grief feels, encasing it in a powerful, charitable, and brave young voice.” -Publishers Weekly, starred review
* “A novel written in verse that sings in your heart.” -Pura Belpré Award-winning author Marjorie Agosín
Story Locale: Santa Barbara, CA
AWARD-WINNING LITERARY VETERAN! Margarita Engle is the critically acclaimed author of more than thiry novels in verse, memoirs, and picture books, and winner of nearly forty book prizes, including a Newbery Honor (first Latinx author to be awarded this), five Pura Belpré Medals and Honors combined, a Sydney Taylor Award, and the highly lauded NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature, among many others.
THE NATURAL WORLD! A beautiful exploration of our natural world and the importance of it reminds us that we’re all connected by our part in the larger world.
POETRY! This book is perfect for poetry lovers and for teachers creating poetry units for their classrooms.
OWN VOICES Magarita herself is Cuban American and grew up in Los Angeles, spending summers in Cuba with her extended family.
SCHOOL & LIBRARY FAVORITE! Margarita’s books have landed on numerous state award lists, and she is a favorite among teachers, librarians, and award committees alike.
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9780525489443
$101.94 ($137.94 CAN)
National media campaign
Consumer advertising campaign
Online promotion and social media outreach
Promotion at consumer festivals
Major librarian and educator outreach
“Replete with lovely, nearly magical imagery…Brilliant, joyful, and deeply moving.” -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Employing immersive free verse that conveys themes of compassion, friendship, justice, and vulnerability, Engle (Rima’s Rebellion) captures how inexplicable Oriol’s grief feels, encasing it in a powerful, charitable, and brave young voice.” -Publishers Weekly, starred review
