by Victor Villaseñor, Jack Wiens (illustrator)
“Who are You? Who am I? Who are We?” the book begins as Victor invites the reader, “Come and take my hand, and let us be children once again, and this time be raised up together by my Yaqui Native American grandmother.”
In his book, Rain of Gold, bestselling author Villaseñor wrote about his grandmother, Doña Guadalupe. Now, in his new book, Victor imparts the Native Wisdom he learned from his grandmother as he takes you along on their childhood adventures in the Barrio of Carlsbad, California, where he and his family lived.
Through enchanting storytelling and the stunning illustrations of Jack Wiens, Gathering StarDust is a tender true story, destined to become a favorite, inspiring wonder for readers of all ages and timeless imagination for generations to come.
Gathering Star Dust
Victor Villaseñor, bestselling author of Rain of Gold, grew up in the Barrio of Carlsbad, California with his family and beloved Yaqui Indian mamagrande. He didn't speak English when he started school and flunked the third grade twice. He was in his forties when he learned he is dyslexic off the charts auditorily and visually and that's why he didn't learn to read until he was in his twenties. Victor currently resides on his family's historic rancho in Oceanside, California.
Jack Wiens has illustrated over forty books and wrote and illustrated his own inspirational book, What Bear Said About Life, Love, and Other Stuff. He currently lives in Ashland, Oregon where he spends time in nature and in his art studio.ISBN: 9781962984454
Publisher: Waterside Productions
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: November 19, 2024Target Age Group: 08 to 11
Pages: 168
- Memoir - Indigenous
- Victor Villasenor