Five Words That Are Mine
A heartwarming children's book that effortlessly weaves humor, courage, and cultural tradition into a captivating tale.
A heartwarming children's book that effortlessly weaves humor, courage, and cultural tradition into a captivating tale.
Five words, cinco palabras.
Teacher says they should fit just right.
Like my favorite kicks.
Mia is hunting words today: five words to describe who she is. It's easy at first. At the skateboard park, Mia finds words for
how she can glide fast and soar high. Words like relámpago—lightning. These words feel good.
When Mia has trouble learning a cool new trick on her board, though, other words come to her—words that won't leave her alone.
Words like fail. Are these words really about her, too? But Mia knows who she is... she's someone who doesn't give up. And if she keeps trying, she'll find her five words, the ones that fit just right.
This book is perfect for: Kids
who love skateboardingParents seeking stories about resilience and growth mindsetAnyone looking for picture books that incorporate Spanish words and phrases
Author
Melissa Seron Richardson is a Mexican American mom of three who lives in Utah. Having grown up as a mixed-race child, she hopes her work will give a voice and a path to other mixed-race kids to discover where they belong. The Last
Slice is her picture book debut. Melissa invites you to follow her on Twitter @SweaterGirl.
Illustrator
Addy Rivera Sonda is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Strong Mama by Robin Arzon and has illustrated several other picture books and chapter books. She lives in Mexico.