Una vez más Pat Mora, autora de libros bilingües, ha producido una experiencia grata al oído para sus lectores más jóvenes. En este nuevo audio cuento/poema, un muchacho comparte los detalles de su vida que a él le aportan un sentido de pura alegría desde el momento que se despierta con el sol hasta la noche cuando se pone su pijama viejo y suave. Juntos, los artistas polifacéticos, Rosi y Brian Amador, llevan su propia magia al ambiente tierno de esta obra. Rosi Amador lee la historia en español e inglés con una sencillez dulce y una articulación nitidísima, mientras su marido Brian toca la guitarra en el fondo con su propio acompañamiento musical. También Pat Mora, acompañada por esta música encantadora, lee una nota al querido lector en ambos idiomas. Dando el toque final a la experiencia bilingüe de este audiolibrito, existen cuatro opciones distintas para escucharlo. J.A.G., trans. L.R.P.
[ENGLISH TRANSLATION] Renowned author Pat Mora has once again produced an enjoyable bilingual experience for her younger readers. In this audio production of the poem "Gracias," a little boy shares some of the moments in his daily life that bring him the most happiness. From waking with the sun to putting on his soft, old pajamas at bedtime, this little boy describes the things for which he is most grateful. Rosi and Brian Amador unite their vocal and musical talents in the creation of an overall audio experience that successfully conveys the tenderness of this boy's feelings: Rosi Amador's narration in both Spanish and English is sweetly simple and well enunciated, and her husband, Brian, provides accompaniment on the guitar with original music. Pat Mora also makes an audio appearance at the end of the production with an author's note in both languages. Rounding out this bilingual experience are four distinct listening options. J.A.G., trans.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2012
Duration: 23 mins
Publisher: Lorito Books
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A fresh, dynamic interpretation of Woodson's poetry.
Woodson originally narrated her memoir in 2014, and this updated production features a lively chorus of voices, a new bonus chapter, and testimonies about the legacy of Brown Girl Dreaming. The audiobook opens with spare guitar music, and Woodson narrates her new, emotion-filled introduction. The chorus—Denée Benton, Marley Dias, Dominique Fishback, Big Freedia, Montego Glover, Nicole Ari Parker, Tika Sumpter, and Lena Waithe—then jumps in, each contributor delivering one poem and passing the mic to another voice for the next. The variety of voices adds a little spice, as their narration styles are very different from one another. Snappy musical interludes by Toshi Reagon feature before each section.
A fresh, dynamic interpretation of Woodson's poetry. (Memoir/poetry. 8-12)Pub Date: May 12, 2026
Duration: 4 hrs, 11 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217175611
Publisher: Listening Library
Review Posted Online: May 22, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 2026
Morris delivers a charmingly relatable performance.
Cassandra Lee Morris captures the joys—and horrors—of seventh grade with her enthusiastic narration. Sadie is starting middle school along with her lifelong best friend, Olive. But when Sadie is accidentally added to the group chat for her grade's elite clique, she starts to feel that maybe one friend isn't enough. Morris perfectly captures the judgmental flippancy of a self-conscious seventh grade girl as Sadie attempts to hold onto her friendship with Olive. With careful intonation, Morris delivers every permutation of "LOL" in the text exchanges and conveys all the awkward feelings and nerve-wracking moments that Sadie experiences.
Morris delivers a charmingly relatable performance. (Fiction. 8-12)Pub Date: May 5, 2026
Duration: 6 hrs, 37 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063456037
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 2026
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