✦ Bisa’s Carnaval
“Trumpets, trombones, tubas and saxophones sing louder, faster, faster, louder! It’s CARNAVAL!”
It's time for Carnaval and Clara cannot wait to celebrate her favorite holiday with family, especially with her great-grandmother. Even if Bisa can't attend, Clara knows the Carnaval parade will still be special. Costumed lovingly by their bisa, everyone takes to the street for the annual parade. But even among all the colors, costumes, music, and dancing, something is missing . . . or is it someone? With lush, lyrical text and bright, colorful illustrations, this book takes readers to one of the most exciting holidays of the year and reminds us that no matter who or where you are, love is always worth celebrating.
✦ Awards and Reviews
BISA'S CARNAVAL is the 2022 Bronze Medal Winner of the Alma Flor Ada Best Latino Focused Children's Picture Book Award - English
Kirkus review for BISA'S CARNAVAL - "Joyous multigenerational fun."A starred review from Kirkus!
Let's talk picture books - Bisa's Carnaval is a picture book "crush of the week"!
School Library Journal - BISA'S CARNAVAL is featured on the list: 29 Books to Celebrate the Latinx Experience.
This Picture Book Life - - BISA'S CARNAVAL is featured on the list: Picture books that feel like a party!
✦ Character Design
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✦ Scholastic Interview with Joana Pastro and Carolina Coroa
