Courageous Camila
Written by Naibe Reynoso
and Giselle Carrillo
Illustrated by María Tuti
Published by Con Todo Press
Courageous Camila is set in multicultural Los Angeles. Although Camila lives near many exciting things, it is only now that she begins to explore new activities that help her tap into her inner warrior. Camila also learns courage from the everyday people that surround her. Camila is encouraged by her Mama to begin taking martial arts classes. Although the sport is at first intimidating, together they ride the waves of excitement, fear, disappointment, until she finally taps into her “inner warrior” and ultimately finds her courage.
Primary ISBN: 9781736274446
Publication Date: December 2021
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 1st, Identity: Exploration, Identity: Multilingual, Mental Health, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Sports
Setting: United States (Los Angeles CA)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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