Austin, M. (2013). Martina the beautiful cockroach. Atlanta,
Georgia: Peachtree. Martina is of age to find a suitor and prepare to marry.
Her abuella (grandmother) offers advice for her to see if her suitor is
“suitable” for her by spilling coffee on his shoes. After seeing reactions from
several suitors, Martina continues to look for a suitor and comes across a
mouse, Perez, and instantly knows he is the one. Austin presents a story of
events that Martina goes through to find her suitor. Colors are go along with
the text, neutral, and show Cuban culture within the homes. The illustrations
are very detailed in texture. Lessons for older readers can compare and
contrast folktales from within the students in the class. They can present
their culture or one close to theirs to Martina’s Cuban culture. Provided is a
video that breaks down the story of Martina that can be used for younger
reader’s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKuKGmJ1rVE
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