New Releases by Jeanette Winter

Ahora disponible en español, la renombrada creadora de libros ilustrados, Jeanette Winter, narra la historia de una niña pequeña que asiste a una escuela clandestina para niñas en Afganistán. La pequeña Nasreen no ha hablado ni una palabra con nadie desde que sus padres desaparecieron. En su desesperación, su abuela arriesga todo para matricular a Nasreen en una escuela secreta para niñas. ¿Serán suficientes una dedicada maestra, una nueva amiga y las palabras que descubre en los libros para sacar a Nasreen de su encierro de tristeza? Basado en un hecho real sucedido en Afganistán, este inspirador libro tocará profundamente a los lectores, mientras afirma el poder transformativo de la educación y el poder sanador del amor.

Un hombre, sus burros y sus libros llevan la alegría a aldeas remotas en Colombia en este inspirador libro basado en una historia real, escrita e ilustrada por la celebrada creadora de libros para niños Jeanette Winter, ahora disponible en español. A Luis le encanta leer, pero en poco tiempo su casa en Colombia está tan llena de libros que casi no hay espacio para la familia. ¿Qué va a hacer? Entonces se le ocurre la solución perfecta: ¡una biblioteca ambulante! Compra dos burros —Alfa y Beto— y con ellos viaja a través de campos y montañas para llevar los libros y la lectura a niños en aldeas lejanas. Incluye una nota de la autora acerca del hombre real en cuya historia se basa este libro.

* Narrates the Nobel Peace Prize winner Wang Li. Matai''s Green Belt Movement in Kenya, Africa* shows the passion, vision and determination of a female environmental protection fighter, and her huge impact "People fight for water, food... and we sow the seeds of peace ." - Wan Geli. Ma Tai Wan Geli. Matai grew up in green Kenya, Africa. But a few years later, when she returned from studying abroad, she was surprised to find that many trees in the forest had been cut down, and the entire forest might disappear soon. So she decided to do something and started planting in her backyard

From acclaimed picture book creator Jeanette Winter comes the little-known story of Sister Corita, a nun, educator, and activist who became a celebrated pop artist while creating works meant to inspire good in others. Known by some as the Pop Art Nun, Sister Corita gained acclaim for her bold, graphic pop art that calls for peace, equality, and justice. At the age of eighteen, she entered the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart convent, where Sister Corita was encouraged to pursue her passion for art. She eventually earned her master’s degree and became an art teacher. The pop art movement inspired her to create powerful screen-printed works dealing with political and moral issues from the 1950s to 1980s. Despite the diocese labeling her work as “blasphemous,” Sister Corita continued creating and fighting for what she believed was right. Through her art, she called for an end to the Vietnam War and advocated for women’s rights, civil rights, and tolerance and love in a time of social upheaval. Her legacy as a teacher, activist, and artist with great creativity, compassion, and perseverance is sure to inspire young readers.

Celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter shares the story of champion tennis players—and sisters—Venus and Serena Williams. Before they were famous tennis stars, Venus and Serena Williams were sisters with big dreams growing up in Compton, California. In the early mornings, they head to the tennis courts, clean up debris, and practice. They compete in their first tournament and they both win. From there, the girls’ trophy collection grows and grows. Despite adversity and health challenges, the sisters become two of the greatest tennis players of all time. This inspiring story of sisterhood, hard work, and determination is perfect for budding athletes or any young reader with a big dream.

Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, the library where she works has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library--along with the thirty thousand books within it--will be destroyed forever. In a war-stricken country where civilians--especially women--have little power, this true story about a librarian''s struggle to save her community''s priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries.

A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2017 Parents’ Choice Recommended Get to know Zaha Hadid in this nonfiction picture book about the famed architect’s life and her triumph over adversity from celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying architecture in London, she opened her own studio and started designing buildings. But as a Muslim woman, Hadid faced many obstacles. Determined to succeed, she worked hard for many years, and achieved her goals—and now you can see the buildings Hadid has designed all over the world.

Dos niños pakistaníes denunciaron la injusticia en su mundo. Primero fue Iqbal Masih, quien denunció la esclavitud infantil en las fábricas de alfombras de Pakistán. Luego, Malala Yousafzai reivindicó el derecho de las niñas a ir a la escuela. La valentía con que afrontaron el peligro resulta inspiradora para todos aquellos que conocen su historia. Este nuevo álbum de Jeanette Winter contribuye a mantener en la memoria las hazañas de estos niños valientes y a enseñar a los más pequeños cómo es la lucha en otros países para obtener los derechos que aquí gozamos.

Experience Arctic chills and warm hugs in this nonfiction picture book about a loving polar bear family from acclaimed author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. At the top of the world, Nanuk the ice bear hunts for food, meets a mate, and hibernates through the winter with her newborn cubs. When spring arrives, Nanuk teaches her beloved cubs how to hunt and swim and survive in the arctic. This new picture book by acclaimed author-illustrator Jeanette Winter is a stunning portrait of a loving polar bear family with a subtle environmental message.

★榮獲文化部「第38次中小學生優良課外讀物」推介 ★第68梯次好書大家讀入選圖書 ★史上最年輕諾貝爾和平獎得主馬拉拉的故事！ ★兩個勇敢的孩子如何改變世界的故事。 ★用最簡單的文字和圖像，讓台灣小朋友關心瞭解，全世界感動人心故事！ ★親子共讀的最佳良伴。 適讀年齡：學齡前~國小中年級 讓我們不要祈禱能躲避危險，而是祈禱面對危險時能夠無所畏懼。——泰戈爾 馬拉拉從小就很喜歡讀書學習，但是宗教極端份子塔利班掌權之後， 每天都用廣播警告：「女孩不准上學。」 馬拉拉不害怕，她勇敢發出聲音：「我有接受教育的權利。」 塔利班戰士跳上馬拉拉乘坐的校車，朝她開槍。 子彈穿過她的頭部、頸部和肩膀。 她被送往英國的醫院，有很多醫生奮力為她急救， 更有很多男孩女孩為她禱告。 終於，她睜開雙眼，微笑。 16歲生日時，她在國際領導人面前發表演說： 「一個孩子，一個老師，一本書，一枝筆，就能夠改變世界。」 伊克巴勒的父母親欠了12元，4歲的伊克巴勒必須到工廠抵債。 天還沒亮，伊克巴勒就要從家裡出發，在黑漆漆的工廠裡度過一天。 他的雙手不停工作，心裡卻充滿痛苦。 直到一個晚上，他逃出了工廠。 伊克巴勒開始到處演講。 他到每一間巴基斯坦的工廠，告訴裡面的孩子每個人都是自由的。 但是那些工廠廠主認為伊克巴勒威脅了他們的生計。 伊克巴勒在村莊騎單車時，一顆子彈奪走了他的生命。 當時他只有12歲。 800個人參加了他的喪禮，為這位勇敢的男孩默哀。

Contains two stories of brave, young Pakistanis, Malala Yousafzai and Iqbal Masih, who stood up for their rights to education and freedom.

Joseph Cornell made "shadow boxes ... WONDERLANDS covered in glass." And if you were a child living on his street, he would have sent you an invitation to a special exhibition. Includes photographs of a Joseph Cornell exhibition.

Describe afición del artista a principios dibujo, pinturas famosas, y la enfermedad que lo confinó a una silla de ruedas e inspiró a sus sofisticadas obras maestras papel recortado.

*ALA Notable Children’s book 2006 * Celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter weaves a hopeful tale of one woman’s courageous book rescue. In the Spring of 2003, Alia Muhammad Baker was the city of Basra’s real-life librarian. She was the keeper of cherished books and her library was a haven for community gatherings. But with war imminent in Basra, Iraq, what could this lone woman do to save her precious books? With lyrical, spare text and beautiful acrylic illustrations, Jeanette Winter shows how well she understands her young audience. This true story of one librarian’s remarkable bravery reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge knows no boundaries.

Describes how French artist Henri Matisse was still able to create art after a serious illness confined him to his bed.

Biblioburro Big Book

Renowned picture book author and illustrator Jeanette Winter brings us the enchanting story of a boy named Kali who lived thousands and thousands of years ago. Kali must learn to hunt, like the rest of the men in his tribe. But when Kali plucks the string on his bow, he forgets about shooting arrows, and makes music long into the night. Even the stars come close to listen. This lovely story celebrates the uniqueness in all of us, the beauty of the natural world, and the power of music and art over violence. According to the New York Times, it "will resonate with all young children who seek to find their path in the world—and may perhaps be a bit wary of other people’s expectations."

Nakunté vit au Mali. Elle apprend auprès de sa mère à peindre le bogolan, étoffe traditionnelle peinte avec un mélange de boues et de feuilles. Devenue femme, elle commence le bogolan qui enveloppera le bébé qu’elle attend. Elle trace sur l’étoffe les symboles de toutes les merveilles du monde qui l’entoure.

A man, his burros, and his books bring joy to children in remote Colombian villages in this inspiring book based on a true story by celebrated picture book creator Jeanette Winter. Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there’s barely room for the family. What to do? Then he comes up with the perfect solution—a traveling library! He buys two donkeys—Alfa and Beto—and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books and reading to the children in faraway villages. Complete with an author’s note about the real man on whom this story is based.

Renowned picture book creator Jeanette Winter tells the story of a young girl in Afghanistan who attends a secret school for girls. Young Nasreen has not spoken a word to anyone since her parents disappeared. In despair, her grandmother risks everything to enroll Nasreen in a secret school for girls. Will a devoted teacher, a new friend, and the worlds she discovers in books be enough to draw Nasreen out of her shell of sadness? Based on a true story from Afghanistan, this inspiring book will touch readers deeply as it affirms both the life-changing power of education and the healing power of love.