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LIS 721 Reading Response 2- Traditional Literature

Campoy, F. I., & Ada, A. F. (2006). Tales our abuelitas told: A Hispanic folktale collection . Atheneum.      Tales Our Abuelitas Told by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy is a collection of twelve stories from Hispanic culture. In the chapter titled “Welcome,” the authors talk about the history of their stories, most originating in Spain and then being saturated with influences from other cultures. The purpose of writing this anthology is to share some of the authors' favorite stories they heard as children. Each tale is accompanied by a brief explanation of its origins, if known, and the other versions of the story that can be told. Both authors are respected scholars in bilingual education, folklore, and children's literature, as illustrated by well-known Latino artists. There are no academic source notes, but the book does a good job of providing context.       As with all folktales, they are meant to be read aloud.  I found several...

LIS 721 Reading Response 1- Picture Books

Keep Your Head Up. By Aliya King Neil. Illustrated by Charly Palmer. Simon and Schuster, 2021. 32 pages. $17.99      D is having a bad day, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better anytime soon. Keep Your Head Up , written by Aliya King Neil, is a story about D, who wakes up scrunchy and tries to make it a good day, but things keep getting in his way. Illustrated by Charly Palmer, the story features striking and expressive artwork that beautifully captures the emotions of the main character, D., as he navigates a tough day at school. Palmer’s use of bold colors and use of texture make the reader feel the emotions right there with D. The adults in D's life keep telling him to “Keep his head up,” however in the illustrations, D’s head is down and after he has a meltdown, there is a visible dark cloud above his head. This tells the reader that resilience isn’t instant. Even D thinks, “Any day can be good if you try.” Palmer fills the pages with bold, moody colors to mat...