num_pages: 32
description: Antonio loves words, because words have the power to express feelings like love, pride, or hurt. Mother's Day is coming soon, and Antonio searches for the words to express his love for his mother and her partner, Leslie. But he's not sure what to do when his classmates make fun of Leslie, an artist, who towers over everyone and wears paint-splattered overalls. As Mother's Day approaches, Antonio must choose whether — or how — to express his connection to both of the special women in his life.Rigoberto González's bilingual story resonates with all children who have been faced with speaking up for themselves or for the people they love. Cecilia Concepción Álvarez's paintings bring the tale to life in tender, richly hued detail.
language: Multiple languages
title: Antonio's Card / La Tarjeta de Antonio
titlecomplete: Antonio's Card / La Tarjeta de Antonio
genres: Cultural, Family, Picture Books, Poetry, LGBT, Spanish Literature, Queer, School, Childrens, Realistic Fiction
ratings_count: 115
awards: awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Lambda Literary Award
category: Children’s/Young Adult
publisher: Children's Book Press