Stella Díaz Never Gives Up (Stella Díaz #2)

Written by Angela Dominguez
Illustrated by Angela Dominguez
Published by Roaring Brook Press

Stella gets a big surprise when her mom plans a trip to visit their family in Mexico! Stella loves marine animals, and she can’t wait to see the ocean for the first time . . . until she arrives and learns that the sea and its life forms are in danger due to pollution.

Stella wants to save the ocean, but she knows she can’t do it alone. It’s going to take a lot of work and help from old and new friends to make a difference, but Stella Díaz never gives up!

This is the second middle-grade novel from award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez. Based on the author’s experiences growing up Mexican-American, this infectiously charming character comes to life through relatable story-telling including simple Spanish vocabulary and adorable black-and-white art throughout.

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Primary ISBN: 9781250229113
Publication Date: January 2020
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 06 or older

Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American

Themes: Activism, Community Action, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Format: Audiobook, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Natural Disaster/Climate Change, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Setting: Home Country

Setting: United States (Chicago IL), Mexico (Mexico City)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant, Home Country

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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Source: Roaring Brook Press