Böcker av Desiree Acevedo

A moving and inspiring text takes us on a journey through the work that, generation after generation, has been done by each and every woman in this family.Mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, daughters, nieces, cousins and granddaughters. Generation after generation, all of them have maintained a beautiful tradition: to leave their essence embroidered on a beautiful quilt, giving rise to a valuable and unique fabric, forged from love and memories. Women so different and yet so united that together they have created a wonderful family. But can it stay that way? Who will now be in charge of maintaining this special tradition? A story about respect for traditions that celebrates the family as the fundamental cornerstone of our lives. But can this charming tradition be kept alive? Let yourself be surprised by this wonderful story, skillfully woven by Desirée Acevedo and Víctor Jaubert.

An entertaining yet creative way to address and celebrate diversity among young children. Like a multicolor pencil palette, what defines human beings is their uniqueness and their diversity.Vega and her colored pencils are inseparable. Together they create the most impressive drawings that are showcased in the best museum in the world: the refrigerator at home. Vega uses all the colors you can imagine for her drawings: red, yellow, blue, gold, and more.One day at school, Vega is immersed in one of her new creations when her friend Alex stops by, and peers into the box of pencils Vega had on her table. “Can you lend me the skin-colored pencil, please?” he asks.Skin-colored? Vega and Alex wonder why there is such a color in the box.With curiosity and creativity they explore the diversity skin tones of the people around them, and discover that the “skin-color” can have not just one, but a thousand shades.