We're Going on a Parranda!

Name: We're Going on a Parranda!
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.net/authors/Mayra-Cuevas/220888429
ISBN: 9781665966375

A Puerto Rican Navidad Story

By Mayra Cuevas

Illustrated by Mónica Paola Rodríguez

LIST PRICE $10.99

About The Book

A little girl discovers her own unique rhythm while going on a parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas caroling) with her family in this charming and energetic Navidad story that integrates Spanish words, perfect for fans of Coquí in the City and Pepe and the Parade.

During the holiday season, a little girl joins her family on a parranda for the first time. The parranderos arrive at each new home, singing and dancing to their favorite Christmas songs. The little girl tries singing and playing different instruments, but nothing seems quite right.

As the night nears its end, she starts to worry she’ll never find a rhythm of her own—until a special gift from Papi helps her realize that la música del corazón (the music of the heart) has been inside her all along!

Appearances

JUN 10

6:30PM

In Person

Marie Marquardt

Learn More

Gwinnett Public Library, Duluth Branch

3180 Main St

Duluth, GA 30096

About The Author

Photograph by Angie Terrell

Mayra Cuevas

Mayra Cuevas is the award-winning author of picture books and novels for readers of all ages. Her young adult novel Does My Body Offend You? (cowritten with Marie Marquardt) was long-listed for the PEN/Faulkner Award. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Mayra is a former award-winning CNN producer, and currently, a creative writing professor. She cofounded the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival and its Latinx Storytellers Conference. Mayra keeps her sanity by practicing modern Buddhism and meditation. She splits her time between Atlanta and Puerto Rico. You can find Mayra on Instagram @Mayra.Cuevas and her website MayraCuevas.com.

About The Illustrator

Photo by Javier Del Valle

Mónica Paola Rodríguez

Mónica Paola Rodríguez is the critically acclaimed illustrator of books, comics, and commercial art. Her work has been featured by Marvel, Disney, Scholastic, and Adobe, as well as international ad campaigns with brands such as McDonald’s, Marshalls, and Magic: The Gathering. She resides in Puerto Rico, where she’s from. Find her on MoniCanDraw.com.