Abuela’s Weave
Author
Omar S. Castaneda
Illustrator
Enrique O. Sanchez
Published
3/1/1995
Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Omar S. Castaneda
Illustrator
Enrique O. Sanchez
Published
3/1/1995
Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Omar S. Castaneda
Illustrator
Enrique O. Sanchez
Published
3/1/1995
Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)
Summary of Book
A young Guatemalan girl learns the art of weaving from her grandmother. The whole family depends on the income earned by selling the products at the local maket. Award-winning Abuela’s Weave is an authentic story about life in a small community in Latin America, beautifully complemented by the rich acrylic paintings in earthy tones with splashes of colour.
Author Biography
Omar S. Castañeda (1954-1997) was born in Guatemala City and moved to the United States when he was a child. He was a teacher of creative writing at Western Washington University. Google Books
Illustrator Biography
Enrique O. Sanchez has illustrated numerous award winning children's books, including LEE & LOW'S Abuela's Weave, Amelia's Road, and Confetti. A native of the Dominican Republic, he splits his time between his homes in Bass Harbor, Maine and Miami, Florida. Google Books