Grandma's Records
Product Description: Every summer, Eric goes to live with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem) while his parents work. Through the long hot days, Grandma fills her apartment with the blaring horns and conga drums of Bomba y Plena, salsa, and merengüe — the music she grew up with in Puerto Rico — sharing her memories and passions with Eric. Join Eric Velasquez on a magical journey through time and across cultures, as a young boy's passion for music and art is forged by a powerful bond between generations.
Culture/Community: Puerto Rican
Heritage & History: Caribbean Heritage and History, Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Art, Music, Dance, and Drama
Genre: Autobiography/Memoir
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Walker Childrens
Eric Velasquez: The story behind "Grandma's Records"
Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez tells the story behind Grandma's Records, his beloved and acclaimed book about his grandmother, her favorite music, and the musicians who brought that music to life.
Book Series: Grandma and Me: Stories About Grandmothers, Grandparents: Hispanic Heritage, Music and Musicians: Hispanic Heritage, Stories from the Barrio: Hispanic Heritage, Summer Stories: Hispanic Heritage, Puerto Rican Stories: Books for Children
9780802776600