Vera La Valiente Is Scared
Written by Ana Siqueira
Illustrated by Teresa Martinez
Published by Beaming Books
Meet Vera the Brave—La Valiente! She dives like a dolphin, climbs like a mountain goat, and defends her amigos like un león. But she trembles when she hears her teacher say, “We’re going to Rocking Roller Coasters!” Oh no! Vera tries to convince the teacher her plan is not the best, but Ms. Rodríguez does not change her mind about the field trip. Now if Vera can’t face her fears, everyone will discover she’s not that brave after all! But what if being brave is much more than she expected?
Vera La Valiente Is Scared redefines what it means to be brave. It’s okay to show your feelings and fears! And maybe, with some help, you can even face some of them.
Primary ISBN: 9781506499185
Publication Date: August 2025
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Identity: Multilingual, Mental Health, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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