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(PRE-ORDER) Eunice & Kate

(PRE-ORDER) Eunice & Kate

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Words By: Mariana Llanos | Art By: Elena Napoli

Eunice and Kate are best friends, but can their friendship weather a storm?

Eunice and Kate live in side-by-side apartments in the heart of the city. Both their mamas work hard, and even though money is tight, the girls have big plans for the future. Kate dreams of becoming an astronaut, and Eunice dreams of being a ballet dancer. When they draw portraits of each other in art class, each girl draws the other with their own aspirations in mind. They both get more than a little annoyed when they realize that their friend doesn’t really understand them. With a little help, the girls come to learn the value of respecting and embracing each other’s unique dreams. 

A heartfelt book about two girls from single-parent homes who learn how honoring differences can strengthen the bonds of friendship.

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A 2021 ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project Selection

2021 Paterson Prize Books for Young Readers (Winner, Grade Pre K - 3)

2021 Rhode Island Latino Books Award (Nominee, Grades K-2)

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"The overall message is ultimately positive and upbeat, including how mutually supporting unique interests can enrich friendships." ––Booklist

"This book is a great read that highlights the importance of accepting others. A recommended purchase with a clearly conveyed lesson."––School Library Journal 

"...a thoughtful treatment of what it means to be a friend."––Kirkus Reviews

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Themes: 

Friendship; Relationship Skills; School Stories; Self-Awareness; Social-Emotional Learning; Strong Female Protagonist; Realistic Fiction; African American; Diverse Families; Include Teaching Resources; Picture Book; Emergent Readers

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Reading Level Recommendations

Grades: 1-3

Ages: 5-8

Lexile®️: 630L

Subject Categories

JUV039060    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
JUV013090    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Alternative Family
JUV014000    JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women

Formats

Hardcover: 9781949528282

Paperback: 9781949528299

eBook: 9781949528305

PDF: 9781949528312

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Meet the Author

Mariana Llanos is an award-winning writer, poet, translator, and teaching artist from Lima, Peru. In 2024, her picture book Benita and the Night Creatures/Benita y las criaturas nocturnas received an ALA Pura Belpré Honor and was the winner of the Oklahoma Book Award in the children’s category. She’s also the author of the 2022 Oklahoma Book Award winner Run Little Chaski/Corre Pequeño Chaski! And several other titles. Her latest published work is the chapter book series Vampirita. She’s a co-founder of LatinxPitch, a virtual event that boosts the representation of Latino creatives in the children’s publishing industry and co-chair of the Latino Committee for the Firehouse Arts Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Mariana is also a recipient of an Arts in Education Award at the 46th Oklahoma Governor's Arts Awards. In addition to writing and translating, Mariana is an experienced speaker who visits schools regularly. She resides in Oklahoma City with her children.

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Meet the Illustrator

Elena is an Italian illustrator and 2D artist based in Florence. Elena has always loved drawing and grew up in the Italian art scene. She has been working in the entertainment industry since 2016, with experience in character design, background development, and illustration. Her versatile style and curiosity allow her to adapt and work in many areas of the art field.

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