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A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters Audiobook, by Duncan Tonatiuh Play Audiobook Sample

A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters Audiobook

By: Duncan Tonatiuh
A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters Audiobook, by Duncan Tonatiuh Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Carolina Hoyos Publisher: Dreamscape Media Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2022 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781666620689
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Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

1

Longest Chapter Length:

25:31 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

25:31 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

25:31 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

8

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Publisher Description

A Pura Belpré award-winner sheds light on the significance of Aztec manuscripts, and the universal power of books, in this tribute to Mesoamerican ingenuity.

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“Carolina Hoyos expertly and lovingly narrates this astounding audiobook…Hoyos narrates clearly, especially the words in Nahuatl, which is impressive. Hoyos’s narration brings warmth to this story…Gentle sound effects and soft music are present throughout the production, enhancing the listening experience. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”

— AudioFile 

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  • “A cultural gift to readers.”

    — School Library Journal (starred review)

  • “Utterly indispensable.”

    — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

  • “A loving and layered examination of culture, values, and the stories that shape them.”

    — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

  • “An author’s note provides historical context, centering the importance of preserving Indigenous art…storytelling, and knowledge.”

    — Horn Book (starred review)

Awards

  • Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award

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About Duncan Tonatiuh

Duncan Tonatiuh is an award-winning Mexican-American author and illustrator. His books include the Pura Belpre Honor Award winners Dear Primo, Diego Rivera, and Pancho Rabbit and the Sibert Honor Award winners Separate Is Never Equal and Funny Bones. Born in Mexico, he graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City. He is inspired by Pre-Columbian art, and his aim is to create images and stories that honor the past in a way that is relevant today.

About Carolina Hoyos

Frankie Corzo is a film and voice-over actress and audiobook narrator. She obtained a BA degree in theater studies from Montclair State University.