Alianzas Recommended Readings
These are a few books that have touched and inspired us, we hope it brings you as much warmth and comfort reading these as well. These books are also great at promoting understanding and furthering knowledge to encourage positive advocacy. Stay tuned for more to come!
After 300 years of forced bondage;hands bound, descendants of Africapicked up their souls—all that they owned—leaving shackles where they fell on the ground,headed for the nearest resting place to be found.Deeply emotional, evocative free verse by poet and activist Sojourner Kincaid Rolle traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth from its 1865 origins in Galveston, Texas to contemporary observances all over the United States. This is an ode to the strength of Black Americans and a call to remember and honor a holiday whose importance reverberates far beyond the borders of Texas.
"A compelling exploration of the differences between children that make them unique as well as the common humanity that unites them." (Publishers Weekly)
Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different from each other. But inside, they are all alike.
Stirring words and bold paintings weave their way around our earth, across cultures and generations and remind children to accept differences, to recognize similarities, and—most importantly—to rejoice in both.
Soñadores is a celebration of what migrants 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 gifts 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.
Americanah tells a story of a young Nigerian woman, Ifemelu, who immigrates to the United States to attend university. The novel Traces Ifemelu's life in both countries, threaded by her love story with high school classmate Obinze...
~Wikipedia
A book of real-world affirmations that highlight the various abilities and attributes of the reader while exposing readers to realistic possibilities of rejection of difference in various forms. What I Tell Myself FIRST then enables readers to form mental frameworks to surmount those forms of rejection of difference and achieve positive self-actualization. ~Michael A. Brown
An empowering story about finding your voice and using it to make the world a better place. A New York Times Bestseller The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something! In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference.
Alianzas Family and Kids
Fun Recommendations para nuestras familias Latinas:
Munequitos
PBS Kids has two wonderful shows for our ninos and ninas. One is called Alma’s
Way and another is called Rosie’s Rules. PBS Kids is free on streaming services
and also has free apps for your phone or tablet.
In Alma’s Way, the show centers around Alma, a Nuyorican child from the Bronx,
NY, her family and neighborhood. The show focuses on problem-solving. A key
phrase you’ll hear from Alma is “I got to think about this one.” It’s a wonderfully
positive representation of the Bronx and Puerto Rican culture, showing how the
community works together with community gardens, playing stickball and the
community center run by her neighbor and former Breakdancer Frankie “Four
Feet.” Alma’s Way showcases the diversity that New York City is known for.
Rosie’s Rules is about an adorable Mexican girl from a mixed family living in
Texas. Oftentimes Rosie calls her abuela in Mexico City when she needs help
figuring something out. She may get confused or flustered but Rosie knows how
to calm herself by saying “breathe in, breathe out, now I’m ready to figure this
out!” It’s a great show to teach children calming strategies to help them think
clearly. Rosie loves learning and will also say “well that’s new information!” when
she learns something new.
Libros para ninos
Lil’ Libros at Lillibros.com
Los Angeles-based children’s book company called Lil’ Libros makes bilingual.
books based on our diverse Latine culture. Series include “Vamonos” about Latin
American country capitals and Latin American cities, “The Life of…” which are
biographies of our Latin American historical and cultural figures such as Pura
Belpre, Ruben Salazar, Pele, y por claro, Selena! Much more titles and series
are available including puzzles, and worksheets to help our ninos and ninas
practice learning Spanish and English.
Local Recommendations
Flaco's Barbershop
16 Gay Street Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 370-2175
400 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 804-5431
WhatsApp: (267) 638-2788
Facebook: @Flordelizphoenixville
700 Nutt Rd Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 492-3526
Latino Mini Market
317 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 917-8800
17 S Main street Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 302-5132
Guatemalan Kitchen
217 Bridge Street, Phoenixville PA 19460
(484) 924-9069
Despensa San Marcos
30 Gay Street Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 917-0899
