I Am, Yo Soy
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

I Am, Yo Soy

Written by Gabriela Orozco Belt · Illustrated by Mirelle Ortega

A girl celebrates being part of two cultures, from here and from there.

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40 pages· ~440L· AR 3 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

A girl growing up in the United States celebrates everything that makes her who she is: the place she lives and the Hispanic heritage her family carries. In lyrical lines that move between English and Spanish, she shows how belonging to two cultures makes her whole.

From the publisher

From the author of Only for a Little While comes a lyrical dual-lingual picture book about the beauty of being part of two cultures.I'm from here y soy de allá.With lyrical text in English and Spanish, this vibrant picture book is a celebration of Hispanic American identity--showcasing the beauty of being part of two cultures. Author Gabriela Orozco Belt and Pura Belpré Award Honor Book illustrator Mirelle Ortega honor all the big and small ways that embracing both heritages are the key to being exactly who you're meant to be.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~440L
AR book level
3
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
554019
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~L
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
March 25, 2025
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063206656
LCCN
2024935593

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