[Pura Belpre Pick]
Grandma's Gift tells the tale of Eric, who is spending time with his grandmother before Christmas. Eric's grandmother does not speak English but she brings with her a rich Puerto Rican heritage. Eric's Christmas break assignment is to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and write about a new painting there; beforehand, Eric and his grandmother spend time making a traditional dish, pasteles. It is obvious that Eric, both the young man and the author, enjoy celebrating the Puerto Rican heritage. Velasquez incorporates Spanish phrases throughout the text; the illustrations are incredibly life-like.
The author’s website: http://www.ericvelasquez.com/
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