Angels Ride Bikes and Other Fall Poems/Los Ángeles Andan en Bicicleta Y Otros Poemas de Otoño
Author(s) | Francisco Alarcón |
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Illustrator(s) | Maya Christina Gonzalez |
Age Group | 6-10 |
Publisher | Children's Book Press |
ISBN | 978-0892391981 |
Year | 1999 |
Renowned Mexican-American poet Francisco Alarcón revisits and celebrates his childhood memories of fall in the city. He honors his family and pays tribute to his mother, who taught him that with hard work and education he could realize his dreams. In this bilingual edition, the images and the poems bring to life the people and places from Alarcón's childhood.