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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Dulce Esperanza Fairies

Dulce Esperanza Fairies

Pavon, Gabriela
Michaels, Angela
Hanisch, Maryanne

Paperback

Fairy Tales & Folklore

ISBN13: 9798512111048
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 29 2021
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.99 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The book entitled Dulce Esperanza Fairies, Sweet Hope Fairies in English, is a story featuring eight fairies who are called to help a village in Mexico following a flood. There are five girls and three boy fairies who live in a magical tree until they are called to help a community in need. The fairies were modeled after eight children of farmworkers attending a summer enrichment program in New York State, reflecting the largely Mexican community served there. As families read this story, the intention is that they see themselves in the role of working together to rebuild a community. The fairies in this story all have special powers which help them to do this. The hope is that children of Latinx heritage can see themselves in the story.

This children's book is written in Spanish and English so that it can be read to children in either language. Many of the themes of the book reflect the culture of Mexico, such as strong family ties and community connections with support for one another. The colorful illustrations and story were crafted with input from the children. They described special powers that they have which are used to help rebuild the village, heal the villagers and restore the environment. The fairies work alongside the villagers to accomplish this. It is a story about the power of community when everyone works together for a common purpose. This story is of special importance at this time in the world. We all need sweet hope for a better future.

While this book is very good for all readers and children, it will be especially helpful in Head Start programs and other schools where diverse communities live.

All proceeds from this book will support the Dulce Esperanza summer program for farmworker children provided by the Warwick Area Farmworker Organization, located in New York State.

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