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My Abuela Is a Bruja

by Mayra Cuevas Publisher: KNOPF

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A granddaughter finds magic in everyday family life

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Awards & Recognition

  • Editorial selection

    Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of the Year

    Named a Best Book of the Year by the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature.

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A granddaughter finds magic in everyday family life

In *My Abuela Is a Bruja*, a girl wonders whether her grandmother’s magic is real—and whether she might inherit some of it. Salsa dancing, hugs, and cooking give that question a place in their shared life, connecting the idea of magic to Puerto Rican family traditions and the bond between generations. The picture book also includes backmatter with two recipes by Mayra Cuevas, extending its attention to food beyond the story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in stories about grandparents and grandchildren
  • Families seeking a picture book with Puerto Rican cultural details
  • Those who enjoy a touch of magic in everyday settings

Themes

Grandmother-grandchild bondsPuerto Rican family traditionsMagic in everyday lifeIntergenerational identity

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Book overview

From an award-winning author comes a vibrant and heartwarming story of the bond between grandmother and grandchild, with a touch of Puerto Rican magic!

A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year!
A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature's Best Books of the Year!

My abuela is a bruja.
There is magic in everything she does.

There is nothing more magical than a grandmother's love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It's in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of her hugs, and the delicious smell of her cooking. The granddaughter wonders: will I have magic of my own one day?

Follow the magic in this heartfelt picture book that features extensive backmatter that includes two special recipes from Mayra Cuevas and uplifiting illustrations from Lorena Alvarez G
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