I Am, Yo Soy
Written by Gabriela Orozco Belt
Illustrated by Mirelle Ortega
Published by HarperCollins
I’m from here y soy de allá.
With lyrical text in English and Spanish, this vibrant picture book is a celebration of Hispanic American identity—showcasing the beauty of being part of two cultures.
Author Gabriela Orozco Belt and Pura Belpré Award Honor Book illustrator Mirelle Ortega honor all the big and small ways that embracing both heritages are the key to being exactly who you’re meant to be.
Primary ISBN: 9780063206656
Publication Date: March 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Argentinian/Argentinian American, Costa Rican/Costa Rican American, Dominican/Dominican American, Mexican/Mexican American, Various (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Celebrations, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Identity: Exploration, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish/English Bilingual, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming by Individual
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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