ABC El Salvador (Bilingual)
Text by Holly Ayala
Illustrations by Elizabeth Gomez
Luna’s Press Books, San Francisco, 2021
Book Description
With this fun, unique ABC book, learning-to-readers will travel with Xiomara and her brother Kevin to some of their favorite places in El Salvador.
Beautifully painted illustrations by award-winning illustrator Elizabeth Gómez, will guide children through the culture, history and traditions that make Salvadorans proud.
Awards
2022 Americas Award Commended Title. ABC El Salvador is a delightful bilingual children’s book that introduces the ABCs through a brother and sister duo: Xiomara and Kevin -- whose names are also featured as part of the alphabet in this beautifully illustrated book. ABC El Salvador is rich in cultural content and joyously celebrates traditions unique to the region. The illustrations come alive with brilliant, saturated tropical colors. Xiomara and Kevin share their favorite foods, family, and places in El Salvador. It is a delightful book and just in case you do not know the Salvadoran words… there is a glossary to ensure that we know Q is for quesadilla – a traditional sweet bread made of cheese, sugar, and sesame seeds. ABC El Salvador is written for early readers. (Pre-school – 2nd grade)
2021 International Latino Book Awards - Honorable Mention.
