Amada Irma Perez

• Apr-2008
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The young Mexican American girl at the center of this charming book loves her family -- five younger brothers, her two parents, and several visiting relatives -- but in such a crowded house, she can never seem to find a moment alone. Told in both...

• Apr-2009
• / General Fiction
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One night, Amada overhears her parents whisper about moving from Mexico to Los Angeles, where greater opportunity awaits. As she and her family make the journey north, Amada records her fears, hopes, and dreams for their new life in her diary. What i...

• May-2014
• / General Fiction
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Nana's move from Mexico should be a joyous occasion. But this summer Nana is coming to California because Tata, beloved husband and abuelo, has died. Amada and her five brothers hope to cheer her up with a surprise--a coop full of fluffy yellow ch...

• Aug-2014
• / General Fiction
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Pura Belpré Author Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)Bilingual English/Spanish. One night, young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to the other side of the border- to Los Angeles, where greater opportunity a...