Gloria Amescua

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About The Author

Gloria Amescua has enjoyed writing poems and stories since she was a child. Her lyrical picture book biography, Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua, illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh, was a Pura Belpré Author Honor Book, a recipient of three International Latino Book Awards, a SCBWI Golden Kite finalist, a RISE Top Ten Feminist Book Project selection, and a co-winner of the Américas Award. She is also the author of Abuelita’s Song, inspired by her own family. Gloria lives in Austin, Texas. Visit her at GloriaAmescua.com.

Books by Gloria Amescua

La canción de abuelita (Abuelita's Song)
By Gloria Amescua
Illustrated by Mariyah Rahman / Translated by Mariana Llanos
La escritora ganadora de un Honor Pura Belpré, Gloria Amescua, nos regala un dulce libro ilustrado que celebra a la familia y la música que nos conecta. Ahora disponible en español.
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Trade Paperback

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Abuelita's Song
By Gloria Amescua
Illustrated by Mariyah Rahman
From Pura Belpré Honor author Gloria Amescua comes a sweet picture book integrating Spanish words and celebrating the family and music that connects us all.
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