Wholesale Salsa Stories

An evocative collection of short stories by a three-time Pura Belpre honoree. Now available in paperback! When Carmen Teresa receives a notebook as a holiday gift, the guests suggest she write down their own childhood stories, which they tell. But Carmen Teresa, who loves to cook, collects their family recipes instead! With energy, sensitivity, and warmth, Lulu Delacre introduces readers to a symphony of colorful characters whose 9 stories dance through a year of Latin American holidays and customs. Countries include Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Guatamala and Peru. Seventeen delicious and authentic recipes are included. Product Details Format: Paperback Binding: Perfect-bound Paperback ISBN: 9780545430982 Page Count: 112 Trim Size: 5-1⁄4 x 7-5⁄8 Pub Date: September 2012 Fiction / Nonfiction: Fiction Ages: 7 - 10 Grades: 2 - 5 Imprint: Scholastic Press Subjects: Cooking and Baking, Family Life, Family Members, Growing Up, Latin American and Latino, New Year's Day Genre: Cookbooks, Short Stories Language: English Guided Reading Level: GR Level S Lexile® Measure: 760L Return Restrictions: Strippable