A Festa for Luana
A Festa for Luana
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A Festa for Luana

Written by Joana Pastro & illustrated by Duda Oliva
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
May 27, 2025
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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!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781665924795
    Publication Date
    May 27, 2025
    Publisher
    Atheneum Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    May 27, 2025
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023045692

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