Wepa
Written by J de laVega
Illustrated by J de laVega
Published by Lil' Libros
Her mom thinks she is too messy; her teachers think she is too loud. But Abuela says that’s nonsense. Mia Emilia Lucia Renata simply has too much wepa!
In this case, wepa is a metaphor for Mia’s fire, her energy, or what is better known medically as ADHD, and how it’s often misunderstood by family and loved ones. Mia tries to bottle up her wepa, but no matter how hard she tries, she can’t contain it. With a bit of inspiration from Abuela and her friends, Mia discovers the perfect place to release her wepa. A place where her wepa is celebrated and isn’t too much.
Parents will celebrate the wepa behind this bilingual English-Spanish hardcover as it helps the reader develop an understanding of ADHD and how to encourage little ones to feel connected with a supportive community.
Primary ISBN: 9781948066549
Publication Date: May 2023
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book , Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Puerto Rican
Themes: Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Discrimination: Abilities, Diverse Abilities: Neurological, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Identity: Multilingual, Mental Health, Multilingual: Spanish/English Bilingual, 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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