Luz Sees the Light

Written & illustrated by Claudia Davila

Part of the The Future According to Luz series

Can Luz transform her community into a self-sustaining haven amidst rising prices and power outages?

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96 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Luz faces a world of rising prices and frequent blackouts. Determined to make a difference, she envisions a community garden to combat dependency on fossil fuels. But with friends Anika and Robby skeptical and neighbors dismissive, Luz must rally support to turn her dream into reality. Can she inspire change and create a sustainable future, or will she have to go it alone? Dive into this vibrant graphic novel where Luz's journey to self-sustainability unfolds with energy and heart, offering young readers a glimpse into the power of community and resilience.

From the publisher

Change is in the air. Power outages are increasing, and gas prices are soaring. At first, 12-year-old Luz balks, hardly thrilled by the prospect of actually having to walk to the mall. But Luz doesn’t mope for long. After all, her name — pronounced ?loose? — means ?light.? Soon, this intelligent and spirited chica begins to understand that she must change with the times. As food prices rise, Luz decides to help create a more self-sustainable community by transforming a run-down city lot into a garden where she and her neighbors can grow their own fruits and vegetables. But when she solicits help from her friends — boy-crazy Anika and computer-whiz Robby — they think she’s a little loco. Luz pedals her idea on the street, but the community is equally dismissive. Can Luz pull off her plan and help change her world alone? This graphic novel is a kid-friendly take on sustainable living in a fossil fuel-dependent world. Preteens will love the fearless, fiery and resourceful heroine and will find inspiration in her efforts to steer her society toward self-sustainable living. Hip and energetic illustrations bring Luz and her world to life in a jazzy, appealing fashion, and a bonus chapter teaches kids how to make garden compost.

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