Click Here For Tips On How To Prepare For Author Visit (adapted from author Dan Gutman www.dangutman.com )     LALO, This hilarious true story of a young boy wanting to fit in is one of the first books to address the experience of being of a mixed race but growing up in a traditional Mexican family in the United States. Light-skinned Lalo wants to be dark-skinned like his cousins who trick him into eating lots of chile. He learns a valuable lesson about accepting who he is.       El Corazón Sincero (The Sincere Heart) is a collection of clever riddles, plays on words, timeless tongue twisters, familiar counting rhymes, fascinating facts, and traditional children’s songs. The captivating, vivid color illustrations make each entry uniquely delightful. The riddles are explained at the bottom of their page.