Monica Brown

Monica Brown

  • 5 stars across 27 books

Monica Brown, Ph.D. is the author of many award winning books for children, including Waiting for the Biblioburro and Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina . Her books have received starred reviews, Pura Belpre honors, an NCTE Orbis Pictus honor, Americas Awards, and a Christopher Award. Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage and her desire to bring diverse stories to children. Monica is a professor of English at North Arizona University, where she teaches multicultural literature. She lives in Arizona with her husband and two daughters, and she invites you to visit her website at lolalevine.net.

Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City, grew up in the great state of Texas, and now lives in Brooklyn. She is the author of Knit Together , Let's Go, Hugo!, Maria Had a Little Llama , and Santiago Stays .

28th July 2016

Lola Levine And The Ballet Scheme

When new girl Bella, a ballet dancer, walks into Lola's class at Northland Elementary, all she can see is pink everywh... MoreLola Levine And The Ballet Scheme

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5th January 2016

Lola Levine: Drama Queen

Seven-year-old Lola Levine is fierce on the soccer field. She can do a slide tackle (although she's not supposed t... MoreLola Levine: Drama Queen

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3rd November 2015

Lola Levine Is Not Mean!

Meet Lola Levine--a biracial bicultural second grader, who isn't afraid to be herself, in this first book in a new chapt... MoreLola Levine Is Not Mean!

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23rd February 2017

Lola Levine Meets Jelly and Bean

The Levines are finally going to get a pet--a furry one that is. They are excited about adopting a kitty, but they don't... MoreLola Levine Meets Jelly and Bean

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27th April 2017

Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream

Lola is named after her Tia Lola, who lives in Lima, Peru. Lola misses her aunt and dreams of visiting her. After Lola's... MoreLola Levine and the Vacation Dream

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27th July 2017

Lola Levine and the Halloween Scream

It's Halloween - Lola's favorite holiday, and Ben's too. She loves pumpkins, scary costumes, monsters, and graveyards - ... MoreLola Levine and the Halloween Scream

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1st October 2007

My Name is Gabito / Me Llamo Gabito: The Life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Can you imagine a shipwrecked sailor living on air and seaweed for eight days? Can you imagine a trail of yellow butterf... MoreMy Name is Gabito / Me Llamo Gabito: The Life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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