
Description
During the Great Depression, Ernestine Guerrero's family didn't have much.
The Mexican American teen was so grateful for the government food aid they received in San Antonio, Texas, that she wanted to personally thank President Roosevelt. But how? After seeing the plans for a very difficult woodworking project, she decided she would make it herself and send it to the president. Piece by piece, that's exactly what she did. And the clock case she built remains on display in the Roosevelt Presidential Library to this day.
With stunning illustrations from Anna López Real, this picture book tells the inspiring true story of a girl who proved that if you look closely, treasure can be found in unexpected places.
Product Details
Publisher | Millbrook Press (Tm) |
Publish Date | September 05, 2023 |
Pages | 32 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781728460437 |
Dimensions | 9.0 X 10.8 X 0.4 inches | 0.8 pounds |
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Reviews
"This inspirational story celebrates a young girl's creativity and ingenuity during a challenging time in American history. Recommended for elementary school library collections."--Children's Literature
-- (1/17/2024 12:00:00 AM)"Sensitive, soft-hued illustrations complement the engaging text, which outlines the arduous step-by-step tasks involved in transforming dirty, thrown-away crates into a work of art." -- Booklist
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