Marisol McDonald no combina

Name: Marisol McDonald no combina
Brand: Books del Sur
SKU: 9780892392353
Price: 19.95 USD
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Marisol McDonald No Combina / Marisol McDonald No Combina de Monica Brown, ilustrado por Sara Palacios, es un alegre libro ilustrado bilingüe sobre una niña vibrante que abraza con orgullo su identidad multirracial y multicultural a pesar de que otros le dicen que no encaja. Con cabello rojo, piel morena y una pasión por las combinaciones originales, desde lunares con rayas hasta frases bilingües, Marisol desafía las expectativas y celebra la autoexpresión. El libro explora temas de individualidad, biculturalismo y la valentía de ser auténticamente uno mismo. Para educadores bilingües, ofrece una plataforma lúdica y afirmativa para conversar sobre la identidad, la aceptación y el aprendizaje de idiomas en aulas de español-inglés.

English Description:

Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald No Combina by Monica Brown, illustrated by Sara Palacios, is a joyful bilingual picture book about a vibrant girl who proudly embraces her multiracial, multicultural identity despite others telling her she doesn’t “match.” With red hair, brown skin, and a love for quirky combinations—from polka dots with stripes to bilingual phrases—Marisol challenges expectations and celebrates self-expression. The book explores themes of individuality, biculturalism, and the courage to be authentically oneself. For dual language educators, it offers a playful and affirming platform for discussions around identity, acceptance, and language learning in Spanish-English classrooms.

Publishing Details

Author : Mónica Brown

Illustrator : Sara Palacios

Author Nationality : United States

Type of Spanish : Bilingual

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Year Published: 2018

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 1st

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction

Theme: Identity, Hispanic Heritage Month, About POC, Bullying, Community, Fiction

Author Talk: Link

Lesson Plan Link: Link

Student Activity Link: Link