num_pages: 96
description: Touching, vibrant, and humorous, this lively collection of poems accompanied by beautiful illustrations celebrates childhood and the Mexican American experience.“Invoking ordinary domestic and community incidents, it’s a fine introduction not only to poetry but to Chicano culture. Nelson debuts with scenes—homey, comfortable, bright—that make the book even more accessible.”— Kirkus ReviewsThis is a collection to read aloud and get kids writing about themselves.”— Booklist This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Poetry)
language: English
title: Canto Familiar
titlecomplete: Canto Familiar
genres: Cultural, Young Adult, Poetry
ratings_count: 42
awards: awardedAt: 788947200000
name: California Book Award
category: Juvenile (Silver), awardedAt: 852105600000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
publisher: Clarion Books