2021 International Latino Book Awards Bronze medal in The Mariposa Book Awards Best First Book, Children & Youth category
STARRED REVIEW! "This gentle family story lets readers know that shyness is nothing to worry about."—Kirkus Reviews starred review
Ava's excited to say goodbye to el Año Viejo—but will her shyness keep her from joining in the celebration?
Ava Gabriela is visiting her extended family in Colombia for the holidays. She's excited to take part in family traditions such as making bunuelos, but being around all her loud relatives in an unfamiliar place makes Ava shy and quiet. How will Ava find her voice before she misses out on all the New Year's fun?
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780807504505
Media Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Whitman Albert & Company
Publication Date: 10-01-2020
Pages: 32
Product Dimensions: 8.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 4 - 8 Years
About the Author
Alexandra Alessandri is a Colombian American poet, children's author, and professor at Broward College. Her work has appeared in The Acentos Review, Rio Grande Review, Atlanta Review, and YARN. Alexandra lives in Florida. Addy Rivera Sonda was born and raised in the south of Mexico. She's loved creating characters since she was a little girl—drawing was her magic power! Addy currently lives in California.