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About Roundtable Reading
At Roundtable Reading, young readers read aloud to one another from the opening pages of a good book for about an hour. Children who participate at the event will receive a copy of the book to continue reading at home. No advance sign-up needed; just show up promptly at 2 o’clock, ready to read! Recommended for children 8 and up with an accompanying adult.
This event is part of BAMPFA’s Community Day. Admission is free. Learn more about visiting BAMPFA with kids >
About The Book:
Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring: Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her late father, for the very first time. She hopes that spending time in Mexico will unlock memories of their too-brief time together. While in Mexico, she meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: the siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to Frida Kahlo, the famous Mexican artist. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist? But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely?
Frida, el misterio del anillo del pavo real y yo: Paloma Márquez viaja por primera vez a la Ciudad de México, lugar de nacimiento de su difunto padre. Espera que pasar tiempo en México desbloquee los recuerdos de su breve tiempo juntos. Mientras está en México, conoce a Lizzie y Gael, quienes le presentan un desafío irresistible: los hermanos quieren que los ayude a encontrar un valioso anillo que una vez perteneció a Frida Kahlo, la famosa artista mexicana. ¡Qué major manera de honrar a su padre que devolviendo una pieza de joyería de valor incalculable que una vez perteneció a su artista favorito! Pero el hermano y la hermana tienen un secreto. ¿Realmente quieren devolver el anillo o buscan algo completamente diferente?
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