L. King Perez has won many awards for her fiction and poetry. In addition to writing, she accompanies visiting authors to their appearances around Dayton, Ohio, where she and her husband live. P�rez based the story of Chico in First Day in Grapes on her husband's experiences growing up as a migrant child in California.
Robert Casilla is the illustrator of several books in Holiday House's A Picture Book... biography series, as well as many award-winning books, including Jalape�o Bagels (ALA Notable; Atheneum), Daddy Poems (Children's Choices; Boyds Mills), and The Little Painter of Sabana Grande (Reading Rainbow Book; Bradbury). A full-time illustrator, Casilla earned his BFA at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He lives in Yonkers, New York, with his wife and their two children. To find out more about Robert Casilla, visit his Web site: www.robertcasilla.com.
"[Chico's] story will resonate with migrant students and those who
have moved frequently. For others, it's an insightful glimpse of
another way of life and reminder that different kids have different
talents." -- Booklist "Realistic watercolor, pastel, and
colored-pencil illustrations portray Chico's emotions as he moves
from school to school, attempts to make new friends, and struggles
with bullies. . . This title could serve as a launching point for
discussions about the migrant experience, bullying, and even where
food comes from." -- Book Links "Chico's success story is cheering,
and will be useful in introducing some of the issues facing migrant
kids." -- Kirkus Reviews "[First Day in Grapes] sheds light on the
life of migrant children in a poignant, balanced manner." -- School
Library Journal "[First Day in Grapes] was exceptional because the
child being bullied was not a victim and did not behave as a
victim. His response was clear, honest and effective." -- Sherryll
Kraizer, Ph.D.
Author, Take A Stand Program, The Safe Child Book
safechild.orgPura Belpr� Illustrator Award Honor - American Library
Association (ALA)CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center
(CCBC)
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