Stella Díaz Has Something to Say

In her first middle-grade novel, award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez tells a heartwarming story based on her own experiences growing up Mexican-American.

Stella D az loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella D az is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels very lonely.

When a new boy arrives in Stella's class, she really wants to be his friend, but sometimes Stella accidentally speaks Spanish instead of English and pronounces words wrong, which makes her turn roja. Plus, she has to speak in front of her whole class for a big presentation at school But she better get over her fears soon, because Stella D az has something to say

Stella D az Has Something to Say introduces an infectiously charming new character with relatable writing and adorable black-and-white art throughout. Simple Spanish vocabulary is also integrated within the text, providing a bilingual element.

2019 Sid Fleischman Award winner
A 2019 Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Notable Children's Book
A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2018
Top 10 Showstopper Favorite
One of Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books 2018

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 01/16/2018
ISBN: 9781626728585
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.60h x 8.40w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2018
Publishers Weekly 11/06/2017
Booklist 11/15/2017 pg. 56
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2017
School Library Journal 01/01/2018 pg. 70
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2018 pg. 127
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 194616 / Stella Diaz Has Something to Say
Reading Level: 4.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 4