**In her first middle-grade novel, award-winning picture book author and
illustrator Angela Dominguez tells a heartwarming story based on her own
experiences growing up Mexican-American.
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Stella Díaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But
Stella Díaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while
Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend
Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels
very lonely.
When a new boy arrives in Stella's class, she really wants to be his
friend, but sometimes Stella accidentally speaks Spanish instead of
English and pronounces words wrong, which makes her turn roja. Plus,
she has to speak in front of her whole class for a big presentation at
school! But she better get over her fears soon, because Stella Díaz has
something to say!
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Stella Díaz Has Something to Say* introduces an infectiously charming
new character with relatable writing and adorable black-and-white art
throughout. Simple Spanish vocabulary is also integrated within the
text, providing a bilingual element.
2019 Sid Fleischman Award winner
A 2019 Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Notable
Children's Book
A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2018
Top 10 Showstopper Favorite
One of Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best Books 2018"