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Book Summary:
While helping his family in their work as migrant workers far from their home in Texas, Tomas finds an entire world to explore in the books at the public library.
While helping his family in their work as migrant workers far from their home in Texas, Tomas finds an entire world to explore in the books at the public library.
APA Reference of Book:
Mora, P., & Colón, R. (1997). Tomás and the library lady. New York: Knopf.
Impressions:
This was a very entertaining book. I wasn't aware that the writer is from El Paso, Texas. The cover is a little too much for me. The story was wonderful. The Illustrations helped bring the story to life. The life of immigrant children is not easy to discuss and their lack of school is something that needs to be brought to the forefront. This librarian took Tomas under her wing and helped to open doors to worlds he might never have known about and gotten a chance to explore. This book to me seems like it was written from the heart and with a lot of love. This book will be a book I will read to my class this next school year.
This was a very entertaining book. I wasn't aware that the writer is from El Paso, Texas. The cover is a little too much for me. The story was wonderful. The Illustrations helped bring the story to life. The life of immigrant children is not easy to discuss and their lack of school is something that needs to be brought to the forefront. This librarian took Tomas under her wing and helped to open doors to worlds he might never have known about and gotten a chance to explore. This book to me seems like it was written from the heart and with a lot of love. This book will be a book I will read to my class this next school year.
Professional Review:
It's not easy moving time and again, but Tomás and his family are migrant workers who travel from state to state, helping farmers harvest their crops. When they arrive in Iowa for the summer, Tomás finds an escape from the scorching heat at the town library. And once inside, he also discovers a surprising world filled with dinosaurs, tigers, and a great new friend.
"A gentle text and innovative artwork depict a pivotal summer in a boy's life when he and his family leave their Texas home for farm work in Iowa. One morning, while his parents pick corn, Tomás visits the imposing town library and meets a kindly librarian who gently coaxes him inside. Throughout the hot days thereafter, she offers Tomás cool drinks of water and adventurous escapes into books; on slow days he teaches her Spanish until it's time to return home to Texas: 'I have a sad word to teach you today. The word is adios. It means good-bye.' . . . While young readers and future librarians will find this an inspiring tale, the end note gives it a real kick: the story is based on an actual migrant worker [Tomás Rivera] who became chancellor of a university — where the library now bears his name." — Publishers Weekly
Tomás and the Library Lady by Pat Mora | Scholastic.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/tomas-and-library-lady#cart/cleanup
Library Uses:
Using this book can teach students about several different issues that are covered in this book. First, immigrant students, and how going to school can be difficult with the moving with the seasons. Another lesson that can be used, is how librarians can be helpful, and how they can help children with books and can make a huge impression in child's lives. Also, another aspect that can be discussed is how some families might not have a lot of possessions but are richer than the wealthiest.
Using this book can teach students about several different issues that are covered in this book. First, immigrant students, and how going to school can be difficult with the moving with the seasons. Another lesson that can be used, is how librarians can be helpful, and how they can help children with books and can make a huge impression in child's lives. Also, another aspect that can be discussed is how some families might not have a lot of possessions but are richer than the wealthiest.
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