{"product_id":"lupe-lopez-rock-star-rivals-isbn-9781536239218","title":"Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rivals!","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe school talent show is days away, and Lupe Lopez has serious\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecompetition. Can she rock the notion that performing isn’t about beaming the brightest—but about shining your light with others? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Héctor P. Garcia Elementary’s resident rock star, Lupe Lopez has it all. Friends. Fans. An all-girl band. Not to mention several shiny stars on the Reading Wall of Fame. But to officially claim the title of First-Grade Rock Star Supreme, Lupe needs to beam the brightest at Friday’s class talent show, and to her surprise, there’s a new girl in town. Radiant Reynosa can roll her arms into a wave, pop her hips and sway, stomp the court, jump kick, and forward flip. She can bounce beats and drum like nobody’s business, and before Lupe knows it, her own star seems to be dimming in Radiant’s shadow, and her attitude is driving her friends and fans away. Can Lupe find a sure way to shine—with friends by her side? Vibrant illustrations and taut, rhythmic text spiced with Spanish words ensure that three’s a charm in this upbeat sequel to \u003ci\u003eLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLupe Lopez: Reading Rock Star!\u003c\/i\u003eThough tales of friendship woes are as old as time, this take will resonate with little readers newly experiencing these hallmarks of childhood. . . . A familiar situation presented in a new—and appealing—package.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCepeda’s bright, energetic illustrations accompany text that blends Spanish phrases and musical sounds into the unfolding narrative. A follow-up to Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules (2022), this enjoyable picture book speaks to how being competitive can lead one astray or to overlook the awesome potential of teamwork.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese relatable picture books can be enjoyed by early primary school readers, even if they are older than the first-grade protagonist. The resonant themes of rivalry and friendship and the title character’s energy make them definite buys for every children’s collection.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003ee. E. Charlton-Trujillo\u003c\/b\u003e is a filmmaker and author of two previous Lupe Lopez titles—\u003ci\u003eReading Rock Star!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRock Star Rules!\u003c\/i\u003e—as well as the award-winning young-adult novel \u003ci\u003eFat Angie\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels, \u003ci\u003eFat Angie: Rebel Girl Revolution \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFat Angie: Homecoming\u003c\/i\u003e. They live in California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePat Zietlow Miller\u003c\/b\u003e, co-author of the previous two Lupe Lopez books, also authored the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling \u003ci\u003eBe Kind\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Brother the Duck, \u003c\/i\u003eand other books for young readers. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Cepeda\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator of more than thirty books for children, including \u003ci\u003eLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!\u003c\/i\u003e Born and raised in East Los Angeles, he lives in Southern California.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233359540453,"sku":"NP9781536239218","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536239218.jpg?v=1767731993","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/lupe-lopez-rock-star-rivals-isbn-9781536239218","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}