Book description
This resonant and award-winning picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn't have a simple answer. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom--a book to share, in the spirit of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo.When a girl is asked where she's from--where she's really from--none of her answers seems to be the right one.Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn't give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one. Where am I from?You're from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep....With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors--especially anyone who ever felt that they don't belong.2019 Nerdies Fiction Picture Book Award Winner Silver Medalist for Bank Street College of Education's Best Spanish Language Picture Books of the Year Named one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2019 A Mighty Girl's 2019 Book of the Year Named one of New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids 2019 "Lyrical language and luminous illustrations. An ideal vehicle for readers to ponder and discuss their own identities." --Kirkus (starred review)"An enchanted, hand-in-hand odyssey [and] opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the many, many backgrounds, roots, histories, of those who live in these United States." --Shelf Awareness (starred review)"A much-needed title that is a first purchase for libraries and classrooms." --School Library Journal"This touching book addresses a ubiquitous question for children of color, and in the end, the closeness between the girl and Abuelo shows that no matter the questions, she knows exactly where she's from." --Booklist"Although the book begins as a gentle riposte to narrow cultural and ethnic categorizations, its conclusion reaches out to all readers, evoking both heritage and the human family." --Publishers WeeklyA Spanish-language edition, De dónde eres?, is also available.
Sokol
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Frenzy
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. 🎙️ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency – I'm enjoying audiobooks without missing a beat in my day. 🎶📚 ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Iron Butterfly
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Oblivion
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Lady Katniss
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I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app!
ThoughtTrail
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It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. 🌟 This app is a game-changer – its intuitive design and seamless functionality make listening to audiobooks a joy. 🎉🎧
Joker's Grin
I can't believe I waited so long to start listening to audiobooks – this app has converted me! This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. ListenBook is my trusted partner for all things audiobooks. It's reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly.
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ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback.
JigKraken
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours.
Tan Stallion
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Bootleg Taximan
I appreciate the minimal ads – it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. ⭐️ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency – I'm savoring stories with ease, even on the busiest days. 🎶📖 This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Friday Fox
The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing – it's my relaxation therapy. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Danger Menace
I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience