Book Table at ACE 

The following books — free or by donation — are available while supplies last at ACE’s Día de los Muertos Community Gathering and Opening Reception on October 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm:

- Jaguars and Butterflies by Catherine Russler (author) and Ely Ely  (illustrator). A self-empowerment resource for girls of Mexican heritage and an educational children's book for all. It presents an enchanting world of art and poetry that encourages girls to value and center themselves. Each colorful page is a celebration of strength and diversity that highlights cultures, art, and geography in Mexico. Proceeds support grants for authors working to increase the representation of their communities in children’s literature.

- Alma and How She Got Her Name by author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal. If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. This book opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.

- Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome by Sarai Gonzalez (author), Monica Brown (author), and Christine Almeda (illustrator). Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Sarai's grandparents are forced to move, even Sarai's not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. But houses are more expensive than she ever thought, her sisters won't listen, and she's running out of time. Will Sarai find a way to save the day? Inspired by the life of viral video sensation and social activist Sarai Gonzalez with the help of award-winning children's book author Monica Brown.

- The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. In a series of vignettes, the book tells the story of 12-year-old Esperanza Cordero growing up in Chicago. Esperanza doesn’t want to belong – not to her rundown neighborhood and not to the low expectations the world has for her. Her story is that of a young girl finding her own voice and coming into her power. The book is taught everywhere and has been translated into more than 20 languages.