Felíz New Year, Ava Gabriela! bookcover

Felíz New Year, Ava Gabriela!

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2020 Florida Book Awards, Young Children's Literature category, Silver Award
2021 International Latino Book Awards Bronze medal in The Mariposa Book Awards Best First Book, Children & Youth category

STARRED REVIEW! "This gentle family story lets readers know that shyness is nothing to worry about."--Kirkus Reviews starred review

Ava's excited to say goodbye to el Año Viejo--but will her shyness keep her from joining in the celebration?

Ava Gabriela is visiting her extended family in Colombia for the holidays. She's excited to take part in family traditions such as making bunuelos, but being around all her loud relatives in an unfamiliar place makes Ava shy and quiet. How will Ava find her voice before she misses out on all the New Year's fun?

Product Details

PublisherAlbert Whitman & Company
Publish DateOctober 01, 2020
Pages32
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9780807504505
Dimensions10.1 X 8.2 X 0.4 inches | 0.8 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids

About the Author

Alexandra Alessandri is a Colombian American poet, children's author, and professor at Broward College. Her work has appeared in The Acentos Review, Rio Grande Review, Atlanta Review, and YARN. Alexandra lives in Florida.

Addy Rivera Sonda was born and raised in the south of Mexico. She's loved creating characters since she was a little girl--drawing was her magic power! Addy currently lives in California.

Reviews

"A story about overcoming shyness in a unique storybook setting, recommended."--School Library Journal


"The book's vibrant colors reflect the story's celebratory mood."--Booklist


STARRED REVIEW! "This gentle family story lets readers know that shyness is nothing to worry about."--Kirkus Reviews starred review


2020 Florida Book Awards, Young Children's Literature category, Silver Award
2021 International Latino Book Awards Bronze medal in The Mariposa Book Awards Best First Book, Children & Youth category

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