Waiting for the Biblioburro
“Waiting for the Biblioburro” by Monica Brown is an illustrated children’s book published by Random House Children’s Books on August 9, 2011. This 32-page story follows Ana, a young girl who loves stories and often creates her own to entertain her little brother. Living in a small village with limited access to books, Ana’s world changes when she discovers a traveling library carried by two burros, bringing a wealth of stories to inspire her imagination.
Readers will find a narrative that highlights the importance of literacy and access to books in rural communities. The book is inspired by the real-life efforts of librarian Luis Soriano, who brings literature to children in Colombia. Through Ana’s journey, the story emphasizes themes of creativity and the joy of reading, making it a meaningful addition to discussions about books and libraries, particularly in the context of Hispanic and Latino culture.
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Ana loves stories. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. But in her small village there are only a few books and she has read them all. One morning, Ana wakes up to the clip-clop of hooves, and there before her, is the most wonderful sight: a traveling library resting on the backs of two burros‑all the books a little girl could dream of, with enough stories to encourage her to create one of her own.
Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creators Monica Brown and John Parra introduce readers to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the BiblioBurro.
A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book was donated to Luis Soriano’s BiblioBurro program.
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