Tejas Star Reading List Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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The @txla #TejasStar list is designed to encourage readers ages 5-12 to explore multicultural books & to discover the benefits of bilingualism/multilingualism.

Windows
Julia Denos
Ventanas by Julia Denos. A warm story about what happens through the windows of the houses around town during the sunset. Some of the activities that people do are: Dancing, eating, being silent, or simply waiting for loved ones to arrive at their homes. #TejasStar @TxLA https://t.co/GqesSXteg7
Paperback, 2021
$7.99$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus
Jen Bryant
La palabra exacta. Roget y su Tesauro/ The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus by Jen Bryant, is a true celebration of how powerful words can be. Readers will be intrigued by this elegant portrayal of Roget and the creation of the thesaurus.#bilingualbooks #TejasStar @TxLA #TxASL https://t.co/yfG7c0YEQE
Hardcover, 2014
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Bat
Elise Gravel
The Bat by Elise Gravel, an illustrated nonfiction book for beginning readers. The bat talks about his habits, diet, why he is important, and more. This book will change your mind about the flying mammals that are our friends. @TxLA #TejasStar @EliseGravel @NubeOchoBooks https://t.co/dEIU1klpsO
Hardcover, 2020
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Peace
Miranda Paul
22-23 List: Paz (Peace) by @baptistepaul & @Miranda_Paul . This book is a reminder that peace can present itself in various forms; we just need to look for it. Our experiences with others and even the animals can be evidence of peace in the world. https://t.co/fVzbncXH0R
Hardcover, 2021
$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals): What to know about DACA being deemed unlawful
Peter Watson
In this stunning book, @arelinyc @lupencita immerse readers in a powerful immigration story about Areli & how she navigates two identities, languages, & cultures. This is a great intro to DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), the American Dream & opportunities we have. https://t.co/ilQn19dyk1
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