Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built
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A gorgeous and inspiring picture book based on the life of José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbage collector in Bogotá, Colombia who started a library with a single discarded book found on his route.
Language: Spanish
Culture/Community: Colombian / Colombian American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Book Awards: Américas Award & Honor Books
Themes for Children: Books and Libraries Community Helpers My Neighborhood Science, Nature, and the Outdoors Social Studies and Biography
Genre: Biography
Format: Picture Book
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Penguin Random House
9781984892638