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Digging for words : José Alberto Gutiérrez and the library he built / written by Angela Burke Kunkel ; illustrated by Paola Escobar.
In Bogotá, Columbia, young José eagerly anticipates Saturday, when he can visit the library started by José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbage collector, and take a book home to enjoy all week. Includes note about Gutiérrez's life and Bogotá.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781984892638
- ISBN: 1984892630
- ISBN: 9781984892645
- ISBN: 1984892649
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8. Schwartz & Wade Books. Grades K-1. Schwartz & Wade Books. |
| Awards Note: | Américas Award, 2021 A Junior Library Guild selection |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | JB GUTIERREZ (Text) | 000162699 | Children's Library -- New | Available | - |
Summary:
In Bogotá, Columbia, young José eagerly anticipates Saturday, when he can visit the library started by José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbage collector, and take a book home to enjoy all week. Includes note about Gutiérrez's life and Bogotá.