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Articles by Debbie Zapata
Un taxi para todos: cómo Roy Velásquez luchó por la igualdad
by (text) & illus. by Laura Sandoval Herrera . Jul. 2026. 40p. tr. from by Nuria Mendoza . Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781499817324. PreS-Gr 3 COPY ISBN PreS-Gr 3–Zapata writes about Roy Velásquez’s (1910–1981) taxi service, which transported people of color when segregated Austin, TX, did not help this segment of the community get where they needed to go.
A Taxi for Everyone: How Roy Velásquez Fought for Equality
Gr 2-5–This vibrant picture book biography describes the life of a Mexican immigrant whose efforts helped end segregation in Austin, Texas. Mexican and Black people were relegated to one side of town, and the streetcar lines ended far from their homes. Roy Velásquez (1910–1981) was disturbed by the “White Riders Only” signs in taxicab windows in 1920s Austin.
Isabel’s Birthday Surprise
K-Gr 3–Isabel wakes up excited on her birthday, dreaming of a big party with a giant piñata, candy, cake, and all her friends in attendance. The adults in her life try to temper her expectations, reminding her that a small family fiesta is more feasible, and store-bought piñatas cost a lot of money. Still, they assure her, there will be cake. As the day goes on, Isabel experiences a series of disappointments that leave her uncertain about having any birthday celebration at all.
#216 Non-Fiction Manuscript Critique and Revision Follow-Up with Megan Hoyt
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