A Festa for Luana

Written by Joana Pastro · Illustrated by Duda Oliva

A girl discovers her identity at a vibrant Brazilian festival.

4.0 Goodreads · 58 ratings

40 pages· 707 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~360L

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Bookroo's summary

Luana eagerly visits her grandparents in Brazil, just in time for the colorful Festa Junina. Amidst the lively dances and vibrant costumes, she feels out of place, her American accent and plain clothes setting her apart. As her cousins' comments echo in her mind, Luana questions her identity. With her family's support and a new tradition, she embarks on a journey to embrace her dual heritage. Can Luana find where she truly belongs in this kaleidoscope of cultures?

From the publisher

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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