I Am Salsa

Jackie Azua Kramer, Elisa Chavarri

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HarperCollins
04 December 2024

A shy young girl learns to believe in herself, embrace her culture, and enjoy family time as she learns how to salsa. In the vein of Grandma’s Records and Kitchen Dance, this delightful and vibrant picture book is perfect for reading aloud.

Each Saturday night, Marisol’s family comes together to salsa! Everyone—from Mami and Papi to primos, abuelos, and tías—twirls and sways to the catchy rhythm.

But ever since Marisol was a baby, her clumsy feet get twisted, and her moves get mixed up. It’s better if she just sits and watches everybody else dance. Though, with a little help from Papi and some encouragement from her whole family, maybe Marisol can learn to feel the beat of the instruments from around the world.

Acclaimed author Jackie Azúa Kramer and award-winning artist Elisa Chavarri tell a heartfelt story about confidence, family, and the music and culture of salsa.

By: Jackie Azua Kramer
Illustrated by: Elisa Chavarri
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780063255463
ISBN 10: 0063255464
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 04 December 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jackie Azua Kramer is an award-winning and internationally translated children's book author. Her picture books include The Green Umbrella, If You Want to Fall Asleep, The Boy and the Gorilla, I Wish You Knew, and others. Jackie lives with her family in Long Island, New York. Visit her online at jackieazuakramer.com. Elisa Chavarri is an illustrator and animator who has loved drawing and coloring since before she can remember. This love turned into a passion for comics and animation, both of which she studied at Savannah College of Art and Design. She has previously illustrated Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography by Wendy Loggia, Santa Goes Green by Anne Margaret Lewis, and Fairly Fairy Tales by Esme Raji Codell. Elisa lives with her husband in Northville, Michigan.

Reviews for I Am Salsa

""A fun, appealing option for sharing, this book also offers well-presented facts about salsa, its origins, and history. This heartfelt offering should find a wide audience on public and school library shelves."" -- School Library Journal