Tomas and the Library Lady (English)

Tomas is the son of migrant farm workers who spend their summers following the crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long days working in the fields. At night, Tomas's family gathers together to listen to their grandfather tell stories, which Tomas truly loves, even though he knows them all by heart. When his grandfather tells him about a wonderful place called the library--a place full of stories--Tomas goes to the library and meets the woman who works there. Suddenly, a whole new world opens up for him. This picture book is based on the childhood of Mexican-American author and illustrator Tomas Rivera. Color illustrations accompany the text. minimize