The Associated Press reported: “DePaola died at the Dartmouth-Hancock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, according to his literary agent, Doug Whiteman. Author Tomie dePaola has received numerous awards for other books including Caldecott Honor, Newbery Honor, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.Tomie dePaola-the New Hampshire artist and children’s book creator who won the Caldecott Honor for his 1975 book “Strega Nona” about a kindly witch-died today at age 85.None known for this book (will update if I learn of any).The end of the book, a list translations is provided. The illustrations and the use of the Spanish language are evidence of LatinoĬulture. The food, clothing, and setting displayed in Ties, respect for elders, and personal characteristics. Adelita incorporates variousĮlements throughout the tale indicative of Latino values such as strong family When Javier goes off in search for the maiden, he recognizes her with the help of her dress and rebozo.
Adelita dances with Javier at the fiesta, but no one at the fiesta knows who the mysterious maiden is. Esperanza helps Adelita style her hair and sends her off in a cart she borrowed.
The trunk contains a beautiful dress, and Adelita wears that dress to the ball. Esperanza helps Adelita get ready for the ball by showing Adelita her mother's trunk.
Adelita is helped by her nanny, Esperanza, who previously was banished from the family home by her stepmother. Adelita asks to come to the fiesta, but she is told she is not allowed to attend such an event. The Cinderella in this story is named Adelita and she is a humble maiden who is orphaned and then forced to work as a servant to her stepmother and two stepsisters.
Adelita is a Mexican version of the classic Cinderella story.
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