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Rueben Martinez
author of Once Upon A Time: Traditional Latin American Tales
(Published by HarperCollins Publishers)
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About the Book
Enter an enchanted world of kings and giants, where cockroaches play dress-up and coyotes fly to the moon! In this lively bilingual collection of short stories, Spain and Latin America's most beloved tales are retold for a new generation.
From the grateful rooster who cries "Cock-a-doodle-doo!" to the awesome spirit of the Mother of the Jungle, Once Upon a Time/Habia una vez celebrates seven traditional folktales and tells them in a colorful, fresh voice. In these magical adventures that are sure to delight, readers young and old will meet some of the world's most memorable heroes and charming tricksters. |
About the Author
Rueben MartÍnez founded LibrerÍa MartÍnez Books and Art Gallery in 1993. In 2000 he launched a second venue dedicated to children's literature. LibrerÍa MartÍnez Books is now among the largest commercial sellers of Spanish-language books in the country, serving as a cornerstone of cultural events and community activities that promote the benefits of reading to Hispanic Americans and Spanish-speaking immigrants. Rueben is also the cofounder of the Latino Book Festival. In 2004 he was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, the first ever given to a bookseller. Rueben lives in Santa Ana, California.
Rueben MartÍnez fundÓ la LibrerÍa MartÍnez Books and Art Gallery en 1993. En el 2000 lanzÓ otro espacio dedicado a la literatura infantil. Hoy en dÍa la LibrerÍa MartÍnez es una de las librerÍas dedicadas a libros escritos en espaÑol mÁs grandes de los Estados Unidos y se ha convertido en un centro cultural y comunitario que promueve la lectura en la comunidad hispana tanto en espaÑol como en inglÉs. Rueben es uno de los fundadores del Latino Book Festival y en 2004 le fue otorgado el prestigioso MacArthur Fellowship—fue la primer vez que se le otorgÓ a un librero. Rueben vive en Santa Ana, California. |
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