Alejandria Fights Back! = La Lucha De Alejandria!
Alejandria Fights Back! = La Lucha De Alejandria!
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Feminist Press
Annotation: Join nine-year-old Alejandria as she fights to save her neighborhood from gentrification!
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #355492
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Feminist Press
Copyright Date: 2021
Edition Date: 2021 Release Date: 08/10/21
Illustrator: Liu-Trujillo, Robert,
Pages: 47 pages
ISBN: 1-558-61704-3
ISBN 13: 978-1-558-61704-9
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2020057979
Dimensions: 29 cm
Language: Spanish
Bilingual: Yes
Reviews:
ALA Booklist

Part of the Rise-Home Stories Project, which tells stories of social and racial justice and activism, this bilingual tale incorporates realistic events into a story that will resonate with modern readers. Nine-year-old Alejandria loves her home and barrio, where she lives in an apartment with her mother and grandmother. Her life is happy and secure until rent suddenly skyrockets, driving people from the neighborhood and landing her family with an eviction notice. Unwilling to lose her home, feisty Alejandria decides to rally her neighbors to help save their community from gentrification. Soft watercolor illustrations and color-coded text (green for Spanish, purple for English) help guide readers through the story, but the small print, advanced vocabulary (defined in a glossary), and longer sentences make this timely picture book best for older readers.

Kirkus Reviews

When rent increases and eviction notices threaten her barrio, 9-year-old Alejandria organizes her family and friends to fight back.It's the start of summer vacation. Walking alongside her abuela Tita in the barrio, Ale comes across a for-sale sign. "There's a new one every other day," says Ms. Beatrice from the bakery. The following day Ale sees Julian and his family packing up to move out of their apartment. "My dad said the landlords raised the rent, so we can't stay here anymore," says Julian. Then Mami receives a letter with big words like RENT and INCREASE and 30 DAYS. Worried and unable to sleep, Ale recalls Tita's stories of bravery from Nicaragua and wonders if she can find the strength to push back. With a little encouragement from Tita and Mami, a little research on tenants' rights, and a little direction from a grassroots group, Ale leads her family, neighbors, and friends to city hall, where the young activist finds her voice to save her barrio. Featuring a racially and ethnically diverse cast of characters, parallel Spanish and English texts, and scrappy, lively artwork, this delightful guide to beginner's activism hits all the fuerte notes. At the center of Ale's tale stands an intergenerational trio of mothers and daughters of color-Tita, Mami, and Ale-a clear, vivid testament to the power of community and family.Simply inspiring. (glossaries) (Picture book. 5-8)

School Library Journal (Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2021)

Gr 15 The rent is going up again. "For sale" signs are everywhere in Alejandria's barrio. Friends are having to movewhat's going to happen to her neighborhood? What about her friends and family? Her mom and abuela, Tita, are from Nicaragua, but nine-year-old Alejandria was born in the United States. She remembers Tita's stories about community activism back in her old country. The young girl and her abuela head for the library and then to the office of a community organization for tenant rights. They rally their neighbors and together they head for city hall to make their case. Despite feeling "hormiguitas" or little ants crawling around in her belly, Alejandria steps in front of the microphone and asks for a new law that would protect people and their homes regardless of income. Alejandria is a hero for change! Hernández-Linares's bilingual story in Spanish and English addresses the power of focused intent in the face of insurmountable odds and includes a glossary and website. Liu-Trujillo's watercolor illustrations highlight a diverse community and its journey toward empowerment. VERDICT This accessible introduction to social justice through knowledge and unification shows how people are neither too young nor too old to fight for what's right. A strong choice for bilingual shelves. Mary Margaret Mercado, Pima County P.L., Tucson, AZ

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School Library Journal (Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2021)
Reading Level: 1.0
Interest Level: K-3
Lexile: 650L

For nine-year-old Alejandria, home isn't just the apartment she shares with Mami and her abuela, Tita, but rather the whole neighborhood. Home is the bakery where Ms. Beatrice makes yummy picos; the sidewalk where Ms. Alicia sells flowers with her little dog, Duende; and the corner store with friendly Mr. Amir. But lately the city has been changing, and rent prices are going up. Many people in el barrio are leaving because they can no longer afford their homes, and "For Sale" signs are popping up everywhere. Then the worst thing happens: Mami receives a letter saying they'll have to move out too. Alejandria knows it isn't fair, but she's not about to give up and leave. Join Alejandria as she brings her community together to fight and save their neighborhood! Para Alejandria de nueve años, el hogar no es sólo el apartamento que comparte con Mami y su abuela, Tita, sino más bien todo el barrio. El hogar es la panadería donde la Sra. Beatrice hace unos ricos picos; la vereda donde la Sra. Alicia vende flores con su perrito, Duende; y la pulpería con el amistoso Sr. Amir. Pero últimamente la ciudad ha estado cambiando, y los precios de alquiler están subiendo. Muchas personas en el barrio se están yendo porque ya no pueden costear sus hogares, y letreros anunciando "Se Vende" están apareciendo por todos lados. Entonces ocurre lo peor: Mami recibe una carta diciendo que ellas también tendrán que mudarse. Alejandria sabe que no es justo, pero no está dispuesta a darse por vencida e irse. Únete a Alejandria mientras ella reúne a su comunidad para luchar y salvar su barrio!


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