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A Festa for Luana by Joana Pastro

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A Festa for Luana

Hardcover – Picture Book, May 27, 2025

Joana Pastro

Atheneum Books for Young Readers · Hardcover · May 27, 2025

Reading lane: Caribbean & Latin American Stories

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.

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Who It's For

Good for readers interested in stories about belonging and identityReaders curious about Brazilian American family and festival traditions

Book Details

Authors
Joana Pastro
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
May 27, 2025
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Caribbean & Latin American Stories · Nonreligious Celebrations
Reading lane
Caribbean & Latin American Stories

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Publisher Categories

  • US: Hispanic & Latino Stories

  • Multigenerational Families

  • Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious

About This Book

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 co...

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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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