The Artist/el Artista |
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| Author:
| Amato, Carmen |
| Editor:
| Leclair-Ayestas, Karen |
| Illustrator:
| Fridh, Mattias |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9997122-2-1 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2018 |
| Publisher: | Laurel & Croton
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | AUD $.99 |
Book Description:
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THE ARTIST/EL ARTISTA is an illustrated short story in both English and Spanish that can be both a language learning tool and part of a unique cross-curriculum for those studying contemporary Mexico. It was inspired by Mexican poet Javier Sicilia's efforts to bring awareness to the plight of families impacted by the drug war violence. Detective Emilia Cruz is the first female police detective in Acapulco. Every day she investigates homicides in a city besieged by drug war violence....
More DescriptionTHE ARTIST/EL ARTISTA is an illustrated short story in both English and Spanish that can be both a language learning tool and part of a unique cross-curriculum for those studying contemporary Mexico. It was inspired by Mexican poet Javier Sicilia's efforts to bring awareness to the plight of families impacted by the drug war violence. Detective Emilia Cruz is the first female police detective in Acapulco. Every day she investigates homicides in a city besieged by drug war violence. When an extortion threat is hung on a school gate, she goes undercover as an art teacher.