Meg Medina

A sea ghost, a mortal boy, and a dangerous enchanted harpoon . . . A Newbery Medalist takes us far beneath the waves in this extraordinary foray into fantasy. In the deepest recesses of the ocean, Graciela--once an ordinary girl--now makes sea glass and assists her friend, Amina, as she welcomes newly awakened sea ghosts from their death sleep. Though Graciela's spirit is young, she has lived at the bottom of the ocean for more than a hundred years. Meanwhile, in the mortal world on land, twelve-year-old Jorge Leon works in his family's forge. He's heard of the supernatural spirits living beneath the ocean's waves--tales that do nothing to quell his fear of the water. But when Jorge discovers a hand-wrought harpoon with the power to spear a sea ghost, he knows he must destroy it any way he can. When the harpoon is accidentally reunited with its vengeful creator, unlikely allies Graciela and Jorge have no choice but to work together to keep evil spirits from wreaking havoc on both the living and the dead. If only the answer to saving what they care about didn't lie within the depths of the abyss . . . Newbery Medal winner Meg Medina and illustrators Anna and Elena Balbusso have crafted a thoughtful tale infused with magic and high-stakes adventure that will leave readers wondering what power lies in the depths of the ocean--and inside each of us.

A sea ghost, a mortal boy, and a dangerous enchanted harpoon . . . A Newbery Medalist takes us far beneath the waves in this extraordinary foray into fantasy. In the deepest recesses of the ocean, Graciela--once an ordinary girl--now makes sea glass and assists her friend, Amina, as she welcomes newly awakened sea ghosts from their death sleep. Though Graciela's spirit is young, she has lived at the bottom of the ocean for more than a hundred years. Meanwhile, in the mortal world on land, twelve-year-old Jorge Leon works in his family's forge. He's heard of the supernatural spirits living beneath the ocean's waves--tales that do nothing to quell his fear of the water. But when Jorge discovers a hand-wrought harpoon with the power to spear a sea ghost, he knows he must destroy it any way he can. When the harpoon is accidentally reunited with its vengeful creator, unlikely allies Graciela and Jorge have no choice but to work together to keep evil spirits from wreaking havoc on both the living and the dead. If only the answer to saving what they care about didn't lie within the depths of the abyss . . . Newbery Medal winner Meg Medina and illustrators Anna and Elena Balbusso have crafted a thoughtful tale infused with magic and high-stakes adventure that will leave readers wondering what power lies in the depths of the ocean--and inside each of us.

A sea ghost, a mortal boy, and a dangerous enchanted harpoon... A Newbery Medalist takes us far beneath the waves in this gorgeous fantasy for 9+ readers. "A thrilling, action-packed journey filled with heart, bravery, and ghostly exploits." – Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In the deepest recesses of the ocean, Graciela – once an ordinary girl – now makes sea glass and assists her friend, Amina, as she welcomes newly-awakened sea ghosts from their death sleep. Though Graciela’s spirit is young, she has lived at the bottom of the ocean for more than a hundred years. Meanwhile, in the mortal world, twelve-year-old Jorge Leon works in his family’s forge. He’s heard of the supernatural spirits living beneath the ocean’s waves – tales that do nothing to quell his fear of the water. But when Jorge discovers a hand-wrought harpoon with the power to spear a sea ghost, he knows he must destroy it any way he can. When the harpoon is accidentally reunited with its vengeful creator, unlikely allies Graciela and Jorge have no choice but to work together to keep evil spirits from wreaking havoc on both the living and the dead. If only the answer to saving what they care about didn’t lie within the depths of the abyss . . . Newbery Medal winner Meg Medina and illustrators Anna and Elena Balbusso have crafted a thoughtful tale infused with magic and high-stakes adventure that will leave readers wondering what power lies in the depths of the ocean – and inside each of us.

Dive into the abyss with this stunning paperback, featuring printed edges that invite you into the deepest recesses of the ocean, where the sea ghosts lie. "A thrilling, action-packed journey filled with heart, bravery, and ghostly exploits." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Deep under the sea, Graciela--once an ordinary girl--now makes sea glass and assists her friend, Amina, as she welcomes newly awakened sea ghosts from their death sleep. Though Graciela's spirit is young, she has lived at the bottom of the ocean for more than a hundred years. Meanwhile, in the mortal world on land, twelve-year-old Jorge Leon works in his family's forge. He's heard of the supernatural spirits living beneath the ocean's waves--tales that do nothing to quell his fear of the water. But when Jorge discovers a hand-wrought harpoon with the power to spear a sea ghost, he knows he must destroy it any way he can. When the harpoon is accidentally reunited with its vengeful creator, unlikely allies Graciela and Jorge have no choice but to work together to keep evil spirits from wreaking havoc on both the living and the dead. If only the answer to saving what they care about didn't lie within the depths of the abyss . . . Newbery Medal winner Meg Medina and illustrators Anna and Elena Balbusso have crafted a thoughtful tale infused with magic and high-stakes adventure that will leave readers wondering what power lies in the depths of the ocean--and inside each of us.

In these hilarious stories by some of the top authors of middle grade fiction today, each young character is coping with a minor superpower—while also discovering their power to change themselves and their community, find their voice, and celebrate what makes them unique.Everyone knows that superheroes are supposed to have awesome powers like strength or invisibility or flight. But what happens when you’re a mostly regular kid . . . who’s just a little bit super?In these hilarious and thought-provoking stories from today’s top middle grade authors, a group of kids are each coping with a recently discovered minor superpower. One can shape-shift—but only part of her body, and only on Mondays. Another can always tell when an avocado is perfectly ripe. One can even hear the thoughts of animals in the pet store—which can be about as heart-tugging as you might imagine. It’s hard enough to be in middle school even without some weird ability, but these kids not only find their way to owning their unique powers and potential, they use them to change things for the better . . . and getting there with them is half the fun!These playful tales prompt readers to consider what their own superpower might be, and how they can use it."Award-winning contributors keep delightfully inclusive and accomplished company in this emotionally grounded, compassionate collection. . . . These are not your run-of-the-mill, cape-and-tights-clad superheroes. These are kids with relatable struggles learning to embrace that quirky bit of themselves that makes them unique." —ALA Booklist (starred review)Written by Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Leah Henderson, Jarrett Krosoczka, Remy Lai, Kyle Lukoff, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, Linda Sue Park, Mitali Perkins, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Gary D. Schmidt, Brian Young, and Ibi Zoboi; coedited by Leah Henderson and Gary D. Schmidt.

Latine Spanish-language children's literature is powerful for supporting bilingual learners' language and literacy development and nurturing cross-linguistic connections. Libros solidarios shows K-6 teachers how to grow biliteracy through authentic Spanish-language picture books, early readers, and middle-grade literature on key topics like identity, family, community, and immigration. Written in Spanish with brief English introductions to each chapter, this book is perfect for use in any space with bilingual and multilingual Spanish speakers.The heart of this book is 18 K-6 classroom-ready unit plans. Built around Spanish-language text pairings, the units encourage deep engagement with the texts' themes and advance a metalinguistic study of varieties of the Spanish language. For each unit, teachers will get: Unit Overview: Essential questions, Spanish-language objectives, translanguaging objectives, and key conceptsUnit Projects: Recommendations for multiple means of expression to evaluate students' learning (aligned with UDL)Sample Activities: Language study charts, sample teacher moves, personal reflections, and book club discussion guides for language practice and content analysis Language Study: Guidance for intentional analysis of Spanish language practices and characteristics in textsTranslation Discussion Guide: Prompts to examine differences between the languages and create opportunities for cross-linguistic discussions and connectionsReading Group Guides: Additional paired texts for guiding further reading and teaching on the topicAn essential resource for bilingual education programs and Spanish language classes, this innovative book will help teachers nurture their students' language and literacy skills while honoring their linguistic and cultural practices.

A sea ghost, a mortal boy, and a dangerous enchanted harpoon . . . A Newbery Medalist takes us far beneath the waves in this extraordinary foray into fantasy. In the deepest recesses of the ocean, Graciela--once an ordinary girl--now makes sea glass and assists her friend, Amina, as she welcomes newly awakened sea ghosts from their death sleep. Though Graciela's spirit is young, she has lived at the bottom of the ocean for more than a hundred years. Meanwhile, in the mortal world on land, twelve-year-old Jorge Leon works in his family's forge. He's heard of the supernatural spirits living beneath the ocean's waves--tales that do nothing to quell his fear of the water. But when Jorge discovers a hand-wrought harpoon with the power to spear a sea ghost, he knows he must destroy it any way he can. When the harpoon is accidentally reunited with its vengeful creator, unlikely allies Graciela and Jorge have no choice but to work together to keep evil spirits from wreaking havoc on both the living and the dead. If only the answer to saving what they care about didn't lie within the depths of the abyss . . . Newbery Medal winner Meg Medina and illustrators Anna and Elena Balbusso have crafted a thoughtful tale infused with magic and high-stakes adventure that will leave readers wondering what power lies in the depths of the ocean--and inside each of us.

En este ameno final de su trilog a, Meg Medina, ganadora de la Medalla Newbery, nos presenta a Merci Su rez cuando ingresa en el octavo grado y pasa un a o lleno de cambios --amistades que evolucionan, nuevas responsabilidades y dolorosas p rdidas--. Para Merci Su rez, el octavo grado significa un nuevo corte de pelo, juegos nocturnos de f tbol americano y una excursi n de una noche fuera de la ciudad. Tambi n significa m s quehaceres en casa y que tendr que estar pendiente de Lolo si empeora su salud. Es un a o repleto de m s responsabilidades e independencia, pero tambi n de m s oportunidades de reinventarse. Merci siempre ha aceptado el hecho de que no es una de las chicas m s populares, como Avery Sanders, quien probablemente ser nombrada capitana del equipo de f tbol y siempre est viajando a lugares divertidos y compr ndose ropa nueva. Pero entonces Avery comienza a hablarle a Merci m s a menudo, y no solo como compa era de equipo. Querr esto decir que son amigas? Merci quiere hacerse la lista, pero con Edna siempre entrometi ndose en sus asuntos, Merci tendr que decidir a cu l de las dos le debe lealtad. Ya se trate de los dramas escolares que confronta o los cambios en su din mica familiar, los lectores sentir n empat a por Merci mientras ella descubre con qui n puede contar --y lo que puede cambiar en un instante-- en esta emotiva conclusi n de la trilog a de Meg Medina, iniciada con su novela ganadora de la Medalla Newbery.

En este ameno final de su trilog a, Meg Medina, ganadora de la Medalla Newbery, nos presenta a Merci Su rez cuando ingresa en el octavo grado y pasa un a o lleno de cambios --amistades que evolucionan, nuevas responsabilidades y dolorosas p rdidas--. Para Merci Su rez, el octavo grado significa un nuevo corte de pelo, juegos nocturnos de f tbol americano y una excursi n de una noche fuera de la ciudad. Tambi n significa m s quehaceres en casa y que tendr que estar pendiente de Lolo si empeora su salud. Es un a o repleto de m s responsabilidades e independencia, pero tambi n de m s oportunidades de reinventarse. Merci siempre ha aceptado el hecho de que no es una de las chicas m s populares, como Avery Sanders, quien probablemente ser nombrada capitana del equipo de f tbol y siempre est viajando a lugares divertidos y compr ndose ropa nueva. Pero entonces Avery comienza a hablarle a Merci m s a menudo, y no solo como compa era de equipo. Querr esto decir que son amigas? Merci quiere hacerse la lista, pero con Edna siempre entrometi ndose en sus asuntos, Merci tendr que decidir a cu l de las dos le debe lealtad. Ya se trate de los dramas escolares que confronta o los cambios en su din mica familiar, los lectores sentir n empat a por Merci mientras ella descubre con qui n puede contar --y lo que puede cambiar en un instante-- en esta emotiva conclusi n de la trilog a de Meg Medina, iniciada con su novela ganadora de la Medalla Newbery.

De Meg Medina, ganadora de la Medalla Newbery y Embajadora Nacional de Literatura Juvenil, nos llega este conmovedor homenaje a los que cuidan a los ni os y entran en su mundo lleno de ternura. Me quito la manta y me trepo en su regazo. Me pongo su trenza encima de la boca como si fuera un bigote y ella se r e. Ana no puede controlar su entusiasmo. Su abuela viene a vivir con ella y su mami para siempre Seguro que Abuela va a dejar a Ana jugar cuando quiera, en vez de meterle prisa para que se vaya la escuela, como a veces hace su vecina y ni era, la se ora Mim . Es m s, como le dice su compa era de clase, Ana ya no necesitar que la se ora Mim la cuide Pero la se ora Mim sabe escuchar, y se divierten mucho juntas dando de comer a las ardillas y merendando. Tal vez Ana a n no est lista para despedirse de la se ora Mim ? Meg Medina, magistral narradora, ofrece una reconfortante historia que rinde homenaje a los que cuidan a los ni os y a la comunidad, as como al lugar especial que ocupan en nuestras vidas. Una historia acompa ada por las c lidas y expresivas ilustraciones de Brittany Cicchese.

From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, comes a poignant salute to the caregivers who enter a child's tender world. Ana cannot contain her excitement--her abuela is coming to stay with her and Mami for always Abuela is sure to let Ana play whenever she wants instead of rushing her off to school, like her neighbor and babysitter, se ora Mim , sometimes does. In fact, as Ana's classmate points out, she won't need se ora Mim to babysit at all anymore But se ora Mim is a good listener, and they have a lot of fun together feeding the squirrels and eating snacks. Maybe Ana isn't ready to say goodbye to se ora Mim just yet? Masterful storyteller Meg Medina shares a reassuring tale that celebrates caregivers and community and their special role in children's lives, paired with warm, expressive illustrations by Brittany Cicchese.

Merci Su rez navigates the trials and tribulations of middle school in this boxed set featuring the heartfelt trilogy from Meg Medina--Newbery Medalist and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Merci Su rez Changes GearsEven without bossy classmate Edna and her extra community service as a scholarship student, Merci has enough worries, especially since her grandfather, Lolo, has been acting strangely--and no one in her family will tell Merci what's going on. Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. Merci Su rez Can't DanceBetween a no-nonsense teacher who expects her to be as smart as her genius brother, a maybe-crush on her co-manager at the school store, the upcoming Heart Ball, and her grandfather's worsening condition, seventh grade is going to be a real trial for Merci Su rez. Merci Su rez Plays It CoolFor Merci Su rez, eighth grade is a year filled with more responsibility and independence, but also with opportunities to reinvent herself. With such change--and heartbreaking loss--in her life, who will Merci be?

Inspirada en el bestseller #1 del New York Times Ella persisti / She Persisted de Chelsea Clinton y Alexandra Boiger, llega esta serie en Chapter Books sobre mujeres que sobresalieron, lucharon y se levantaron contra viento y marea, como Pura Belpr . Pura Belpr se mud de Puerto Rico a la ciudad de Nueva York y se hizo bibliotecaria en un momento en que las bibliotecas estaban llenas de s lo libros en ingl s. Pero ella sab a que a las personas hispanohablantes tambi n les encantar a poder ir a las bibliotecas, por lo que persisti en implementar programas y libros biling es en las bibliotecas de toda la ciudad. Ella tambi n escrib a sus propias historias y tradujo cuentos puertorrique os al ingl s para que pudieran llegar a un p blico m s amplio. Pura Belpr cambi la manera en que las bibliotecas se acercaban a los lectores y les dio a las comunidades hispanas de toda la ciudad, y del pa s, la oportunidad de acercarse a los libros y formar ah un tipo de comunidad que nunca antes hab an tenido. En este libro biogr fico escrito por la galardonada autora bestseller Meg Medina, los lectores aprender n sobre la incre ble vida de Pura Belpr y c mo ella persisti . El libro incluye una introducci n de Chelsea Clinton, ilustraciones en blanco y negro y una lista de maneras en que los lectores pueden seguir los pasos de Pura Belpr y as marcar la diferencia Y no te pierdas los dem s libros de la serie She Persisted, con muchas otras mujeres que persistieron, como Coretta Scott King, Harriet Tubman, Sonia Sotomayor, Malala Yousafzai, Diana Taurasi y otras m s ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Pura Belpr Pura Belpr moved from Puerto Rico to New York City and became a librarian at a time when libraries were filled with only English language books. But she knew that Spanish speakers would love to make use of the libraries too, and so she persisted in implementing bilingual programming and offerings in libraries across the city. She also wrote stories of her own and translated Puerto Rican tales into English to bring them to wider audiences. She changed the way libraries reach readers and gave Spanish speakers across the city and the country the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never had before. In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Meg Medina, readers learn about the amazing life of Pura Belpr --and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Pura Belpr 's footsteps and make a difference And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sonia Sotomayor, Diana Taurasi, Malala Yousafzai, and more

Newbery Medalist Meg Medina returns to her powerful YA novel about school bullying with a dynamic graphic-novel edition adapted and illustrated by Mel Valentine Vargas. It's the beginning of sophomore year, and Piedad "Piddy" Sanchez is having a hard time adjusting to her new high school. Things don't get any easier when Piddy learns that Yaqui Delgado hates her and wants to kick her ass. Piddy doesn't even know who Yaqui is, never mind what she's done to piss her off. Rumor has it that Yaqui thinks Piddy is stuck-up, shakes her stuff when she walks, and isn't Latina enough with her white skin, good grades, and no accent. And Yaqui isn't kidding around, so Piddy better watch her back. At first, Piddy is more concerned with learning about the father she's never met, navigating her rocky relationship with her mom, and staying in touch with her best friend, Mitzi. But when the harassment escalates, avoiding Yaqui and her gang takes over Piddy's life. Is there any way for Piddy to survive without closing herself off from those who care about her--or running away? More relevant than ever a decade after its initial publication, Mel Valentine Vargas's graphic novel adaptation of Meg Medina's ultimately empowering story is poised to be discovered by a new generation of readers.

"Medina finishes the heartwarming story arc of her . . . young protagonist with the same well-crafted dialogue, humor, and cultural exploration readers expect. A fabulous finale." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) For Merci Su rez, eighth grade means a new haircut, nighttime football games, and an out-of-town overnight field trip. At home, it means more chores and keeping an eye on Lolo as his health worsens. It's a year filled with more responsibility and independence, but also with opportunities to reinvent herself. Merci has always been fine with not being one of the popular kids like Avery Sanders, who will probably be the soccer captain and is always traveling to fun places and buying new clothes. But then Avery starts talking to Merci more, and not just as a teammate. Does this mean they're friends? Merci wants to play it cool, but with Edna always in her business, it's only a matter of time before Merci has to decide where her loyalty stands. Whether Merci is facing school drama or changing family dynamics, readers will empathize as she discovers who she can count on--and what can change in an instant--in Meg Medina's heartfelt conclusion to the trilogy that began with the Newbery Medal-winning novel.

Newbery Medalist Meg Medina returns to her powerful YA novel about school bullying with a dynamic graphic-novel edition adapted and illustrated by Mel Valentine Vargas. It's the beginning of sophomore year, and Piedad "Piddy" Sanchez is having a hard time adjusting to her new high school. Things don't get any easier when Piddy learns that Yaqui Delgado hates her and wants to kick her ass. Piddy doesn't even know who Yaqui is, never mind what she's done to piss her off. Rumor has it that Yaqui thinks Piddy is stuck-up, shakes her stuff when she walks, and isn't Latina enough with her white skin, good grades, and no accent. And Yaqui isn't kidding around, so Piddy better watch her back. At first, Piddy is more concerned with learning about the father she's never met, navigating her rocky relationship with her mom, and staying in touch with her best friend, Mitzi. But when the harassment escalates, avoiding Yaqui and her gang takes over Piddy's life. Is there any way for Piddy to survive without closing herself off from those who care about her--or running away? More relevant than ever a decade after its initial publication, Mel Valentine Vargas's graphic novel adaptation of Meg Medina's ultimately empowering story is poised to be discovered by a new generation of readers.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Pura Belpr Pura Belpr grew up in Puerto Rico surrounded by stories. When she moved to New York and was offered the chance to work at the New York Public Library, she was thrilled to be able to help share her stories with children--especially multicultural and multilingual children like her. She persisted in bringing Spanish and bilingual storytelling and books to libraries across the city and across the country, and she wrote books and stories of her own to bring even more of her culture to people everywhere. Pura gave Spanish speakers in New York and around the country the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never had before, and she changed the way libraries reach readers even to this day. In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Meg Medina, readers learn about the amazing life of Pura Belpr --and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Pura Belpr 's footsteps and make a difference A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sonia Sotomayor, Diana Taurasi, Malala Yousafzai, and more

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Pura Belpr Pura Belpr grew up in Puerto Rico surrounded by stories. When she moved to New York and was offered the chance to work at the New York Public Library, she was thrilled to be able to help share her stories with children--especially multicultural and multilingual children like her. She persisted in bringing Spanish and bilingual storytelling and books to libraries across the city and across the country, and she wrote books and stories of her own to bring even more of her culture to people everywhere. Pura gave Spanish speakers in New York and around the country the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never had before, and she changed the way libraries reach readers even to this day. In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Meg Medina, readers learn about the amazing life of Pura Belpr --and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Pura Belpr 's footsteps and make a difference A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sonia Sotomayor, Diana Taurasi, Malala Yousafzai, and more

The 2020 Jumpstart Read for the Record Selection (2.24 million readers) * An American Library Association Notable Children's Book * A Publisher's Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year * A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year From Newbery Medalist and New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina comes the bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other's n mero uno, even though one is moving away. A big truck with its mouth wide open is parked at the curb, ready to gobble up Evelyn's mirror with the stickers around the edge . . . and the sofa that we bounce on to get to the moon. Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today--not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it's time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special. The tenderness of Meg Medina's beautifully written story about friendship and change is balanced by Sonia S nchez's colorful and vibrant depictions of the girls' urban neighborhood.

A Bank Street College Best Spanish Language Picture Book of the Year/El mejor libro infantil en espa ol del a o Evelyn Del Rey es la mejor amiga de Daniela. Hacen todo juntas e incluso viven una al frente de la otra en la misma calle en apartamentos que son casi iguales: Daniela con su mami y su h mster, y Evelyn con su mami, su papi y su gato. Pero no despu s de hoy--no despu s de que Evelyn se mud de su casa. Mientras tanto, las ni as juegan entre las cajas de mudanza hasta la hora de despedirse, y se prometen mantenerse en contacto, pues saben que su amistad siempre ser especial. Esta es una tierna historia sobre la amistad y los cambios en la vida, bellamente escrita por Meg Medina, realzada con las ilustraciones coloridas y vibrantes de Sonia S nchez que describen el vecindario urbano de las ni as.