How Chile Came to New Mexico

by Rudolfo Anaya, Otero Nicolas (Illustrator), Garcia Nasario (Translator)

Overview

How Chile Came to New Mexico is the exciting tale of how New Mexico's premier crop came to the Land of Enchantment. The story shows the importance of Native Americans who helped bring chile to New Mexico through a long journey with many dangers. Intertwined in the book is love and romance and the story of the influence of many cultures in New Mexico's history. This is the second book in the award-winning series - the first, How Hollyhocks Came to New Mexico, also featured the storytelling of Rudolfo Anaya, the art of santero Nicolás Otero, and the translation of Nasario García. Award-Winning Series: Best Book, New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards, Pabilita Velarde Award from the Historical Society of New Mexico, and Best Book, Southwest Book Design Award

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781943681266
Publisher:	Rio Grande Books
Publication date:	09/02/2018
Edition description:	Bilingual
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.13(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

Award-Winning Series: Best Book, New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards, Pabilita Velarde Award from the Historical Society of New Mexico, and Best Book, Southwest Book Design Award

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