In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other as they contend with racism while running errands in the city.

Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious-sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story's young narrator decides not to leave home again...until a moment of empowerment helps her see the strength she and Abuelita share when they face the world together. Warm, expressive illustrations by Rafael Mayani highlight the tenderness in Abuelita and the narrator's relationship.

About the Author

LEONARDA CARRANZA was raised in Tkaronto, and born in Cuscatlan (El Salvador) to a mixed-race family of Afro-Indigenous ancestry. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Justice Education from the University of Toronto. She is the winner of Briarpatch Magazine's Writing in the Margins contest, and Room's 2018 short forms contest. Leonarda lives in Brampton, ON, part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit.

RAFAEL MAYANI is a Mexican artist based in Vancouver, Canada. He draws inspiration from the vibrant colours and shapes of Mexico and the natural beauty of Canadian landscapes.

Awards
Winner of International Latino Book Award 2022 (United States). Joint winner of Best Bets List 2023 (Canada) and Best Books List 2022 (Canada) and Best Books List 2022 (United States) and Windows & Mirrors List 2022 (United States). Nominated for Blue Spruce Award 2022 (Canada) and Shining Willow Award 2023 (Canada).



Book Information
ISBN 9781773216102
Author Leonarda Carranza
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Annick Press Ltd
Publisher Annick Press Ltd