A Festa for Luana
A young Brazilian American girl navigates the concept of belonging when she celebrates the Brazilian Festa Junina festival with her family in this remarkable picture book about embracing all aspects of one’s identity.
Pretty little details can help…
tell the story of who I am.
Luana has been counting down the days until she can visit her grandparents in Brazil. She’s just in time for Festa Junina, a vibrant celebration where people dance, eat, and dress up in all sorts of colors!
But Luana feels…different. Her clothes are too plain, and her cousins comment on her American accent. She doesn’t feel Brazilian. Luckily, with a little help from her family and a new tradition, Luana learns that every part of her story is important, and she belongs after all!
Pretty little details can help…
tell the story of who I am.
Luana has been counting down the days until she can visit her grandparents in Brazil. She’s just in time for Festa Junina, a vibrant celebration where people dance, eat, and dress up in all sorts of colors!
But Luana feels…different. Her clothes are too plain, and her cousins comment on her American accent. She doesn’t feel Brazilian. Luckily, with a little help from her family and a new tradition, Luana learns that every part of her story is important, and she belongs after all!
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