In August we bring a selection of children's and youth literature news so that the youngest readers dedicate part of their leisure time to reading a good story. Adventures, stories, an dictionary very particular, science fiction and boobs and a little bit of romance. So that the holidays have variety in addition to the beach and swimming pool or to find out about new titles for the next return to school or institute. We take a look at these 6 titles.
Children's and youth literature news
father goose —Lyman Frank Baum
August 14th, XNUMX
Lyman Frank Baum is the author of the well-known The Wizard of Oz and 1899 joined the designer and illustrator William Wallace Denslow to publish this story in verse. and it was so surreal and so successful as the first besides America's best-selling children's book. But until now it had not been posted here. It comes from the hand of Luis Alberto of Cuenca, National Translation Award and National Poetry Award, which together with Jose Fernandez Good he has respected the content of the poems and preserved the rhythm of the original verses. And although it was originally intended for children and young people, time has turned it into one of those classics suitable for all ages. The edition what is presented is very careful in terms of its design, illustrations and typography.
we are not of this world — Alfredo Gomez Cerda
August 24th, XNUMX
With illustrations of Rafael Martin Colonel, comes this novel, a new title in the long list that Gómez Cerdá already signs. tells us the story of Xandra, Which has been murdered, and while the people who loved her try to cope with the great shock of her pérdida, the screens insist on squeezing every last drop of the case with the excuse of report to the public. The question will be to find out who benefits that and what hidden reason is behind it and, above all, who manages it.
The other side of perfection —Mariko Turk
August 29th, XNUMX
Another novelty in children's and youth literature is this novel by debut by this author whose protagonist is Alina Keeler, which was destined to become ballerina professional until a terrible fall it shattered his leg and shattered his dreams.
After a summer recovering, he will have to start over at a conventional institute, where he joins the school musical although he doesn't feel like it. But the tests turn out to be better than expected, especially for Jude, a very attractive partner who you may be falling in love with. In order to move on, Alina must come to terms with her past and stand up to racism who suffered in the world of dance, as well as being able to open his heart.
In short, a romance novel and emotional and not without humor that shows us the fragility of perfectionism, the new possibilities offered by changes and the importance of speaking up.
small dictionary of politics — Daniele Aristarchus
August 30th, XNUMX
In a such an electoral year like the one we are having, it is good for the youngest to discover and begin to understand and unravel a such an exciting science and profession and important as reviled. After all, they will be the ones who will have to exercise them in the future. So there goes that concise and direct manual, a tool to learn concepts and expressions or for consultation. For them and for anyone who wants to take a look at it.
Ice Planet Barbarians —Ruby Dixon
August 30th, XNUMX
A title for lovers of the call romance spicy intergalactic which has already sold more than 3 million copies.
In the first person, its protagonist asks us what we surely believe to be abducted by aliens It's the worst thing that's ever happened to him. But it is not so because the ship in which she was traveling had technical problems and those who kidnapped her left her and her companions on a frozen planet where they were not prepared to stay. However, they cannot resign themselves to dying, so she decides to go out and find help. And he finds her in a huge blue alien and with horns that is presented in a rather surprising form and that is presented as vector. The point is that he is convinced that she is syour partner and wants to help them survive, but there is a small problem: they need it if they want to stay alive. It just doesn't look like he's going to let them come home.
The great Old Oak and the birthday party —Rachel Piercey
August 30th, XNUMX
We end this review of novelties in children's and youth literature with this book of poetry, to bring the most reticent or first-time readers closer to this genre. You will also find beautiful illustrations for this story of a huge tree that is the oldest and most robust in the place. For this we will do a journey with the Bear and his friends through the seasons of the year. In the meantime, a magical birthday party needs to be prepared for that big oak tree.