Tomas and the Library Lady
(Dragonfly Books) by Pat Mora
Inviting-Like The Library!
Sometimes you read a story and it almost seems too nice. This book may
seem to be one of those at first, but the difference is that this story is true!
Tomás and the Library Lady is the wonderfully illustrated tale of Tomás
Rivera and the kind librarian who helped him learn to love books. Tomás
started his life as a migrant worker and, when he died, was a university
chancellor. (The UC Riverside library now bears his name.) This tribute
to Tomás and his mentor reminds us of the power of stories and those
dedicated librarians who have changed the lives of so many people.
(Recommended for ages 4-8; its great for new English readers and is also
available in Spanish.)
Personal Review: Tomas and the Library Lady (Dragonfly
Books) by Pat Mora
"It was midnight. The light of the full moon followed the tired old car.
Tomas was tired too. Hot and tired. He missed his own bed, in his own
house in Texas. Tomas was on his way to Iowa again with his family..."

Tomas' family were migrant workers. As his parents toiled in the fields
during the day picking corn in the hot Iowa sun, Tomas and his brother,
Enrique, tried to stay cool under the shade of trees, listening to the old
stories told by their grandfather, Papa Grande. "Tomas, you know all my
stories, " he said. "There are many more in the library. You are big
enough to go by youself. Then you can teach us new stories." The library
was large and cool, and had more books than Tomas had ever imagined.
But more importantly, the librarian was very kind and took the young boy
under her wing. And with her help, opens up a whole new world for
Tomas; the love of books and learning..... Based on the story of Tomas
Rivera, a migrant worker who grew up to become an educator and
eventually chancellor of the University of California at Riverside, Tomas
And The Library Lady is a heartwarming and inspiring story. Pat Mora's
sweet, simple, and quiet text is complemented by Raul Colon's gentle and
evocative illustrations and together word and art detail the joys of reading,
and the wonderful impact one person can have on a young life. Perfect for
children 4-8, Ms Mora includes a short biography of Tomas Rivera at the
end to complete the story.
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