Description
Anita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic. But being the valiant princesa she is, she never lets them scare her. Then one day, Anita must face her fears and begin life in a new country. Will she be brave enough to enter the belly of the beast and take flight to new adventures?
About the Author
Hannah Carmona is a writer, actor, and director. Hannah's previous titles include Dazzling Travis and Beautiful, Wonderful, Strong Little Me. Hannah is a mother of two, co-founder of Collective Art School of Tennessee, and a YouTuber. She lives in Tennessee. Anna Cunha is an award-winning Brazilian artist who has illustrated more than 20 books. Her work has been shortlisted for the Jabuti Prize and received a Joao-de-Barro Prize honorable mention.
Reviews
"A gorgeous story about the love of one's homeland and the courage it takes to emigrate"
"Anita's courage as she flies off with the dragons to a new land will linger long after the final page"
"This beautifully tender narrative touches on all of the emotions that immigrants leaving their home countries may feel - the excitement and sorrow, the fear and courage"
"What a punch this book packs. Hannah Carmona's lyrical narrative is paired with THE dreamiest artwork by Anna Cunha - I'm obsessed with the colour palette, and the gentle simplicity of her spreads is calming, yet full of energy"
Awards
Winner of USSBY Outstanding International Book 2022 and New York Public Library Best Books of 2021 and North Somerset Teacher's Book Awards Shortlist 2021 and Kate Greenaway Medal Nomination 2022 and A BookTrust Book of the Month 2021 and A Love Reading For Schools Book of the Month 2021 and A Barnes & Noble Bookseller Favourite 2021.
Book Information
ISBN 9781911373636
Author Hannah Carmona
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Lantana Publishing
Publisher Lantana Publishing
A breathtaking book about emigration and the courage it takes to leave one's homeland.
About the Author
Hannah Carmona is a writer, actor, and director. Hannah's previous titles include Dazzling Travis and Beautiful, Wonderful, Strong Little Me. Hannah is a mother of two, co-founder of Collective Art School of Tennessee, and a YouTuber. She lives in Tennessee. Anna Cunha is an award-winning Brazilian artist who has illustrated more than 20 books. Her work has been shortlisted for the Jabuti Prize and received a Joao-de-Barro Prize honorable mention.
Reviews
"A gorgeous story about the love of one's homeland and the courage it takes to emigrate"
-Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
"Anita's courage as she flies off with the dragons to a new land will linger long after the final page"
-Girls Read The World
"This beautifully tender narrative touches on all of the emotions that immigrants leaving their home countries may feel - the excitement and sorrow, the fear and courage"
-Mai Storybook Library
"What a punch this book packs. Hannah Carmona's lyrical narrative is paired with THE dreamiest artwork by Anna Cunha - I'm obsessed with the colour palette, and the gentle simplicity of her spreads is calming, yet full of energy"
-The Little Literary Society
Awards
Winner of USSBY Outstanding International Book 2022 and New York Public Library Best Books of 2021 and North Somerset Teacher's Book Awards Shortlist 2021 and Kate Greenaway Medal Nomination 2022 and A BookTrust Book of the Month 2021 and A Love Reading For Schools Book of the Month 2021 and A Barnes & Noble Bookseller Favourite 2021.
Book Information
ISBN 9781911373636
Author Hannah Carmona
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Lantana Publishing
Publisher Lantana Publishing
