My Abuela Is a Bruja
My Abuela Is a Bruja
My Abuela Is a Bruja
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Description
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From an award-winning author comes a vibrant and heartwarming story of the bond between grandmother and grandchild, with a touch of Puerto Rican magic! My abuela is a bruja.
There is magic in everything she does. There is nothing more magical than a grandmother's love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It's in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of her hugs, and the delicious smell of her cooking. The granddaughter wonders: will I have magic of my own one day? Follow the magic in this heartfelt picture book that features extensive backmatter that includes two special recipes from Mayra Cuevas and uplifiting illustrations from Lorena Alvarez Gómez.
There is magic in everything she does. There is nothing more magical than a grandmother's love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It's in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of her hugs, and the delicious smell of her cooking. The granddaughter wonders: will I have magic of my own one day? Follow the magic in this heartfelt picture book that features extensive backmatter that includes two special recipes from Mayra Cuevas and uplifiting illustrations from Lorena Alvarez Gómez.
About the Author
About the Author
Mayra Cuevas is the author of the young adult novel Does My Body Offend You? (co-written with Marie Marquardt), long-listed for the prestigious PEN/Faulkner Award, named a 2023 Book All Young Georgians Should Read, and a New York Public Library Best Books for Teens 2022. In 2023, she was named Georgia Author of the Year in the Young Adult category. Mayra has also written the YA foodie romcom Salty, Bitter, Sweet named a Best Book of Winter by Hypable. She lives in Atlanta with her family. Lorena Alvarez Gómez is an Eisner Award nominated freelance illustrator and artist. She has made illustrations for children's books like The Magical Yet, Marsha is Magnetic, The City Tree, and Hicotea. Her work has also been featured in independent publications, advertising and fashion magazines. Lorena works from her home studio in Bogota, Colombia.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
★ "This book is a resounding triumph, where heritage, family, nature, history, and love come together." --School Library Journal, starred review ★ "Cuevas' writing carries a richness equal to the illustrations, with turns of phrase that capture the imagination that make the mundane miraculous." --The Bulletin, starred review "A heartfelt tribute to family, culture, and the everyday magic that connects us." --Kirkus Reviews
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
2025-08-12
Length:
40 pages
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