Grandpa Lolo's Matanza: A New Mexico Tradition
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The "matanza" is a living tradition in New Mexico. A matanza is a whole pig roast that feeds the entire village in the winter. The story of the autumn matanza is suitable for children. The matanza in New Mexico was a way for families and friends to get together over really good food. This is the story of a family through the eyes of Junie L pez - an excited eight year old and the experience of a family matanza. NASARIO GARC A is an award-winning author and teacher, who documents oral histories of New Mexico and lives in Santa Fe. His latest books include Grandpa Lolo and Trampa: A Story of Surprise and Mystery, The Talking Lizard: New Mexico's Magic & Mystery, Bernalillo: Yesterday's Sunshine Today's Shadows, Fe y Tragedias and An Indelible Imprint. DOLORES ARAG N, an award-winning Contemporary Hispanic Market artist as well as a judge for Expo New Mexico in Fine and Hispanic Arts, lives in Peralta, New Mexico. This is the second book that Nasario Garc a and Dolores Arag n have worked on together; their first book was the award-winning Grandma Lale's Tamales: A Christmas Story.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1936744473
ISBN13:9781936744473
Release Date:January 2016
Publisher:Rio Grande Books
Length:76 Pages
Weight:1.02 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
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