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“My Very Own Room gently teaches a valuable lesson about the strength of family and the importance of dreams.”

My Very Own Room / Mi propio cuartito

Written by Amada Irma Perez
Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez
Published by Children's Book Press

Five little brothers, two parents, and a house full of visiting relatives make a young Mexican American girl feel crowded. She loves her family, but how can she get a little space of her own? This delightful memoir of a California childhood, by Amada Irma Perez, sparkles with exuberance and wit. Renowned painter Maya Christina Gonzalez brings the captivating scenes to life with bold colors and whimsical details. My Very Own Room gently teaches a valuable lesson about the strength of family and the importance of dreams.

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Available As: Paperback
Memoir, Age 08 or older

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Setting: United States

Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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