About the Book
Pat edited and contributed to this beautiful and celebratory
collection, in which thirteen poets write with joy, humor, and love about
the powerful bond between mothers, grandmothers, and children. These poets
represent a wide spectrum of Latino voices, from award-winning authors to a
15-year-old new talent. They write passionately about their Puerto Rican,
Cuban, Venezuelan, and Mexican American backgrounds and the undeniable
influence of their mothers and grandmothers.
Illustrated with exuberance by Ecuadorian artist Paula S. Barragán M., Love to Mamá is sure to be embraced and treasured by everyone who wants
to recognize mothers as one of our universal role models.
Highlighted Reviews
"In a beautiful tribute to mothers, grandmothers and
care-giving women, 13 poets write with joy, humor, and love about
the maternal bond. … Without exception, the poems are in their
differing forms and voices of superb literary quality, making
their effective use of rhythm and meter. While cultural heritage
provides a fundamental context, the universality of emotions
expressed makes this a book with broad applicability and appeal … Wonderful for reading aloud or for enjoying quietly alone.
This is that rare book that will resonate across age ranges and
cultures to appeal to the common human experience. A tour de
force."—Starred, School Library Journal
"The warmth of family, life, especially that of mothers, aunts,
and grandmothers, pervades this delightful collection of poems by
Latino writers of various backgrounds … Although the voices
are Latino, the poems and experiences they encompass will speak to
all … Abrazos (hugs) for Mora and all the contributors for
this one."—Starred, Kirkus Reviews
"Lots of food, hugs, kisses, and endearments, in Spanish and
English, fill the 13 poems in this anthology that celebrates
Latina mothers and grandmothers … On the page opposite each
poem, big, bold illustrations mix traditional media and computer
graphics to create brilliant color and swirling figures, many with
mamá's circling arms at the center."—Booklist
"This beautiful book contains musical language and eye-catching
artwork. It's like a piñata that can be cracked open repeatedly,
each time revealing another spicy, warm or dulce treat."—The
Miami Herald
“This poetry anthology for children celebrates a spectrum of
Latino voices, and their mothers. There are grandmothers too here,
and not necessarily standard-issue ones … This book makes a
nice gift—for young lovers of poetry or for any mother.”—New
Mexico Magazine
“Love to Mamá is an anthology of poetry that celebrates
mothers, grandmothers and mothering … a book that readers of
all ages and cultures will appreciate.”—The New Mexican
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