Summer Reading: Grandma’s Treasure

Grandmas' Treasure: A story to build gratitude
Summary: An upset Grandma teaches their grandchildren a lesson of life to value what they have as she reveals her most valuable treasures when she was a child. 

This story is a tribute to my grandmother who passed away at age one hundred and taught me Lessons for Life. 

Ratings and Blurbs

5.0 out of 5 star 4.0 out of 5 starsA great book to read together

ByDarlene Fosteron April 13, 2016

5.0 out of 5 star 5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Book for Teaching about the Importance of Small Things

ByBVillarealon July 3, 2015

5.0 out of 5 star5.0 out of 5 starsA Real Treasure To Appreciate

ByLisa's Kids' Book Reviewson March 31, 2015

55.0 out of 5 star5.0 out of 5 stars.0 out of 5 starsA Story Rich in Content!

ByJanet Ballettaon January 13, 2015

5.0 out of 5 star5.0 out of 5 stars5.0 out of 5 starsTouching Story with a Message

By Nightingaleon June 19, 2014

5.0 out of 5 star5.0 out of 5 starsA Story for all Ages

ByIris Fantinon March 5, 2014

44.0 out of 5 star.0 out of 5 starsGrandmas's Treasure is a Treasure

ByERHon February 14, 2014

5.0 out of 5 star 5.0 out of 5 starsLesson of Life - Lección de Vida

ByMarion January 28, 2014

                                              Testimonials: 

From Janet Balletta

My first graders were having trouble sharing and getting along so we read Grandma's Treasure by Maritza M. Mejia and did the post reading activity. Later the children told me they were sorry for arguing with each other over their things. I think they captured the main idea.smile emoticon

Grandmas' Treasure available: 

http://www.amazon.com/Grandmas-Treasure-Maritza-Martinez-Mejia/dp/0989624773

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Happy Readings!

Summer Reading: Vanilla and Chocolate

Vanilla and Chocolate: A story to build tolerance

Summary: A concerned teacher helps two friends be together after their parents refused to let them play because of their skin color.

This book is dedicated to all teachers who dedicate their lives to education.

Ratings and Blurbs

5.0 out of 5 stars A good, needed read

By JED says , April 8, 2016

4.0 out of 4 stars Even Young Children Can Confront Racism

By Gayle h. swift on January 25, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars  discover the meaning of being tolerant towards others but also teaches them the joy of friendship

By Agathi on January 25, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful message and a treat to read! ¡Un mensaje maravilloso y algo especial para leer!

By Ana (Ann) Morrison January 23, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect For Teachers, Great For Kids

By Lisa's Kids' Book Reviews on March 31, 2015

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource to Teach Tolerance

By Janet Balletta on June 21, 2014

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Story to look racism in a different way

By Marion August 31, 2013

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Children's Book

By Julie A Johnson on December 14, 2012

Testimonial:

From: Julie A Johnson

I gave these books to some children, at church. They loved them. Thank you, Maritza, for having the insight to write this book. Wonderful, entertaining, and lessons learned. Thanks again!

Vanilla and Chocolate Available on:

http://www.amazon.com/Vanilla-Chocolate-Vainilla-Spanish-English/product-reviews/098567623X

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Happy Readings!

Maritza M. Mejia at the 9th Annual Family Reading Festival

What is Family Reading Festival? The 9TH ANNUAL FAMILY READING FESTIVAL In partnership with the Safety Fest brings Authors, Scholastic Book Fair, Readers Theater, stories with Mother Goose, Puppet Shows, Book Exchange and FREE Books for children. Come to have fun!

First Data Field (Mets Stadium) in Port St. Lucie

Saturday, April 28^th, 2018 from 9:00 to 1:00

EVENTS:

Meet Awesome Authors in Author Alley!

Play Literacy Games and win prizes!

Read to a V.I.P.!

Make a puppet and put on a show!

Buy books from the Scholastic Book Fair or visit the Book Exchange!

Read Comics with Collector Comics!

Read with Mother Goose or try Slam Poetry! 

FREE St. Lucie Mets game ticket & Goodie Bags to the first 300 children!

Author Maritza M. Mejia has been part of The Saint Lucie County Reading Council since 2012.

Family Reading Festival Author  Participation 

Hazel Eyes Presentation on 2012

Vanilla and Chocolate Presentation on 2013

Grandma's Treasure Presentation on 2014

 Poems, Thoughts and More Presentation on 2015

Ojos Avellana Presentation on 2016

Family Reading Festival Participation 2017

Participation 2018

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Website:www.luzdelmes.com

Mother, Educator, Bilingual Author and Translator

Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award 2006, VCB Poetry Winner 2015, Author’s Talk Book Award 2016, The Latino Book Awards 2016 and Author’s Talk Book Show 2017.

Lessons for Living received recognition worldwide

A year ago, Grandma's Treasure and Vanilla and Chocolate received recognition at the International Book Fair FILBO2017 with an interview with the talented and generous journalist  Eli Alvarez, La Cotri Cotrina. ¡Thank you for your support!

Bilingual Literature Lessons for Living from Bogotá 2017,  to New York 2018

with reading activity at Iglesia de Sion-Saint Peter Church in New York, NY.

 Building Gratitude with Grandma's Treasure

...Children's Books Should Be says,

“Children’s Book Should Be…” is a well written tool for any author who wants to write a children book. Lisa Waters not only explains how a children’s book should be, but also gives credit to diverse children’s book authors and explains their writing’s style. Waters defines in each chapter the elements of a good children book. According to the author a children’s book should be fun, engaging, life-changing, creative/imaginative, action-packed, spellbinding, lasting, and cute. I highly recommend this valuable book.

Thank you Author Lisa Waters!

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Member ANLMI, Florida Writers Association and South Florida Writers Association

Website:www.luzdelmes.com
 

Mother, Educator, Bilingual Author and Translator
Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award 2006, VCB Poetry Winner 2015, The Latino Book Awards 2016 and Author’s Talk Book Show 2017. Five Books published and articles posted on Southern Writers Magazine and La Nota Latina. Graduated from Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca in Commerce and Foreign Language and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities and Women’s Studies from Florida Atlantic University. 

Maritza writes to inspire others to be a better person.

School is over, Check this out! 

 

 Watch the Video Presentation ~Credits Erika M. Szabo~

Bilingual Authors, Spanish and English Children's Books

Visit: https://youtu.be/I039b1FPMAU

 Bilingual, Spanish, and English books for children and parents
 are available at Amazon and Barnes&Noble:

Janet Balletta

Website: http://www.Janetballetta.com

Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/jv2kzpg

B&N: http://tinyurl.com/zpxfq5a

Erika M Szabo

Website: http://www.authorerikamszabo.com

Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/z3zmlvz

B&N: http://tinyurl.com/j26u2tb

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Website: http://www.luzdelmes.com   

Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/zyxh8rs

B&N: http://tinyurl.com/gwudydq

Nora Girón-Dolce

Website: http://girondolce.blogspot.com

Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/hrn9qm7

B&N: http://tinyurl.com/huuzlpm

Ann Morris

Website: http://www.authorannmorris.com

Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/zvafvk6

B&N: http://tinyurl.com/h5t2bw3

and more...

The Ultimate Diverse Summer Reading List 

http://hereweeread.com/2016/05/ultimate-diverse-summer-reading-list-kids.html

Key Ingredients in selecting Multicultural Books for Children

Today I attending a Webinar on Celebrating Diversity: A Discussion on Children's Literature That Reflects Today's World.  Here are a few Key Ingredients in selecting Multicultural Books for Children:

1. Positive images that leave lasting impressions

2. Accurate, factual information that is also enjoyable to read

3. Cultural authenticity/cultural specificity

4. Meaningful stories that reflect a range of diverse values 

5. A positive perspective on the aspects of being a person of color 

6. Nonfiction that is relevant to issues in today’s world

7. Material that is self-affirming

8. Presentation of strong, three-dimensional characters

9. Well written information

10. Attractive graphics

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Compiled by Wade and Cheryl Hudson, © Just Us Books, Inc. http://justusbooks.com 

Multicultural Children’s Literature should include books that reflect the racial, ethnic, gender and social diversity that is characteristic of the world in which our children live.

I participated with Vanilla and Chocolate to celebrate Multicultural Children's Book Day 2016 & 2017.

Building Tolerance with Vanilla and Chocolate

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