I Am Salsa

(Hardback)

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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 Grandmas Records and Kitchen Dance, this delightful and vibrant picture book is perfect for reading aloud.

Each Saturday night, Marisols family comes together to salsa! Everyonefrom Mami and Papi to primos, abuelos, and tastwirls and sways to the catchy rhythm.

But ever since Marisol was a baby, her clumsy feet get twisted, and her moves get mixed up. Its 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 Aza Kramer and award-winning artist Elisa Chavarri tell a heartfelt story about confidence, family, and the music and culture of salsa.

Author Bio

Jackie Aza 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.