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The Last Tamale

By Orlando Mendiola
Illustrators Illustrated by Teresa Martinez Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher HarperCollins Imprint HarperCollins ISBN

9780063295599

The Last Tamale

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Three kids compete in an epic battle for the last tamale at their family's annual tamalada in this vibrant picture book by debut author Orlando Mendiola and celebrated illustrator Teresa Martinez.



It’s the best day of the year—tamale day. Luis and his family have been making and eating tamales all day. But when Luis, Jacob, and Letty all want the last tamale, there's only one way to choose a winner...



A TAMALE BATTLE!



Round one: Dance Battle. Round Two: Lucha Libre Match. Round Three: Arm Wrestle with Abuelita.



Who will get the last tamale?



Author's note. Full-color illustrations.
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