El Tapiz de Abuela by Omar S Castaneda
Esperanza's Abuela, her grandmother, is unmatched in her skill in weaving traditional Mayan tapestries. She has shared her gift with her granddaughter, and now they plan to sell their goods at the market. However, the birthmark on Abuela's face may scare customers away. So Esperanza must cope with the city streets and find buyers alone. This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country's radiant landscape and bustling city streets.Born in Guatemala of ladino parents, Omar. S. Castañeda moved to the United States at age three and grew up in the Midwest, where he was naturalized at age eleven. He teaches at Western Washtington University, where he directs The Hubless Wheel, a reading series that features minority and ethnic writers. Castañeda is the author of Cunuman, Among the Volcanoes, and Abuela's Weave; and he coedited New Visions: Fiction by Florida Writers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781880000083 |
| ISBN 10 | 1880000083 |
| Title | El Tapiz de Abuela |
| Author | Omar S Castaneda |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Lee And Low Books |
| Year published | 1995-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 29 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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