Book Tour: Sometimes by Hugo Ibarra and John Seidlitz

January 21, 2016

Sometimes

Disclosure: I participated in a book tour and received this book for review purposes only. All opinions are my own.

Can you imagine how it must feel for a young child to immigrate to another country? Especially when there is the language barrier to get through as well. The story Sometimes follows the journey of Andrés and his sister, Clara, as they immigrate from Mexico to the United States. This short story shares a valuable lesson about holding on to hope, and shows the impact of the courage, strength and hope both parents and teachers provide to children going through a time of uncertainty.

Written for children ages 4-8, Sometimes is based on first-hand stories from students and parents as well as Ibarra’s own experience immigrating to the U.S. at age 25.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

John Seidlitz is founder and CEO of Seidlitz Education, a company that provides training and support to educators and leaders of English Language Learner programs across the state of Texas and beyond. John began his work with ELLs as a social studies teacher, after which he served as a program coordinator, and a regional education specialist. He has authored several books, Sometimes is his first children's book.

Hugo Ibarra immigrated to the United States when he was 25. After studying immigrant children for his thesis, he received a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas at Tyler and began his career as a Bilingual Education Teacher in Longview, Texas. Ibarra is currently the elementary school principal in Bryan, Texas. Sometimes is his first children’s book.

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