Quinito’s Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito
Written by Ina Cumpiano
Illustrated by José Ramírez
Published by Lee & Low Books
Quinito knows that his neighborhood is made up of much more than just buildings, streets, and shops—it is made up of all the people he knows and loves. People like his grown—up cousin Tita, who learns how to make people laugh in clown school, and his aunt, who paints murals to brighten up the streets. Everyone in the neighborhood has an important job, and each friend and neighbor knows and values everyone else.
José Ramírez’s jewel—like paintings vibrate with life and energy, and bring Quinito’s charming neighborhood journey to life. Quinito’s Neighborhood will inspire readers to explore and appreciate their own neighborhoods, and show them the boundless array of different jobs in their communities.
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Publication Date: April 2013
Available As: Paperback
Picture Book, Age 05 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Community Action, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Early Childhood, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Parents, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish/English Bilingual, Neighbors & Neighborhoods, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
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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