Books
Inspiring Books By Albert Monreal Quihuis
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Sofia and Pepe’s Adventures Series- Children Books
Sofia’s Awesome Tamale Day
The purpose of this story is to share with the reader the process of making tamales and embrace the beautiful Mexican culture – its traditions and the family experience that goes with it. It’s about being proud of who you are, and believing in yourself – learning Life principles. . . leadership, planning, doing your best, being confident, learning to work with others – and never giving up.
The Search for the Lost Art of Making Tortillas
There is nothing quite like the aroma and taste of hot handmade tortillas. In only a few places in Mexico and Central America you may still find women soaking their own corn with cal, grinding masa on a metate (grindstone), and expertly patting out the dough between their palms and cooking them on a comal with an open fire. Corn tortillas have been made the same way for over a thousand years. This tradition has been passed on to each generation. In today’s modern society there is a need to make things faster, cheaper and more convenient, and as a result, making corn tortillas has become a lost art. Come join Sofia and Pepe’s Adventure as they rediscover the lost art of making tortillas. Through her dreams with her ancestors and her commitment to help her grandmother, they will travel to the festival of Zapopan and follow the path of the Jaguar to a secret cave hidden behind a waterfall to search for answers. This story will inspire readers to connect with their families and traditions, and more importantly, will help children discover their history, culture and heritage so they can be proud of who they are.
Isabela’s Treasure
Come and join Sofia’s and Pepe’s Adventure as they ride out on horseback along the Santa Cruz River looking for Isabela’s treasure at the old mission, the lost mine, and the presidio. Along the way she discovers the real treasure of being proud of her family heritage and appreciating the sacrifices of her ancestors to give her a better life… as this land changed from being New Spain, to Mexico and to the United States.
This is another of the Sofia and Pepe Adventure series which teaches children about traditions, culture, and history as they learn through Sofia’s and Pepe’s adventures.
Sofia’s Summer Adventure
It is summer and Sofia is headed off to the country to visit family. While there, Sofia learns about life on a farm, the richness of Latino/Mexican culture, and the fun of family traditions. Of course, Pepe joins in on the adventure, making a scarecrow friend and showing his bravery when a surprise appears!
El día impresionante de Tamale de Sofía
El propósito de esta historia es compartir con el lector el proceso de hacer tamales y abrazar la bella cultura mexicana, sus tradiciones y la experiencia familiar que la acompaña. Se trata de estar orgulloso de lo que eres y de creer en ti mismo, aprender principios de la vida. . . liderazgo, planificación, hacer lo mejor posible, tener confianza, aprender a trabajar con los demás y nunca darse por vencido.
Better Than Me- Young Adults and Adults too
Better Than Me
Veronica’s true story reveals a rich and inspiring journey from her roots in Mexico to her naturalization as an American citizen. The stories of her industrious mother Maria and her wise grandmother Manuela complete the legacy. These strong, charismatic Latinas persevered through three generations of strife, handling everything from betrayal and poverty to prejudice and the murder of a loved one. To see them through, each woman relied on hard work, the joy of family, and a strong faith in the divine. Come along on their lively, heartwarming quest to create a better life, and experience how they earned the blessings of friendship and love, education, and even a real-life miracle.
