• La Mala Suerte Is Following Me

La Mala Suerte Is Following Me

Author
Ana Siqueira
Illustrator
Carlos Vélez Aguilera
Publication Date
March 12, 2024
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
Translanguaging
La Mala Suerte Is Following Me
Description

In this fun picture book romp about superstitions, can Miguel learn to make his own luck--and be rid of La Mala Suerte--before it's too late?

Miguel's abuelita warned him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes, and now Miguel's life is ruined! He trips, fails an exam, and he can't block a shot to save his life at soccer practice. Nothing he tries works to get rid of Mrs. Bad Luck--looking for a four-leaf clover, his aunt's "existential" oils... Now what?

Using integrated Spanish words and playful language, La Mala Suerte Is Following Me takes a silly and heartfelt look at superstitions.

Publication date
March 12, 2024
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781623544546
Lexile Measure
480
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV011030 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic & Latino
Library of Congress categories
Grandmothers
Hispanic Americans
Superstition

Kirkus

Good, clean superstitious fun.

ALA/Booklist

From the cleverly and consistently implemented Spanglish storytelling to the glossary of Spanish terms at the back of the book, along with some additional resources on international superstitions, this book will help dispel readers' worries and help them be inspired by Miguel's new proactive path in life.

Ana Siqueira
Ana Siqueira is a Spanish-language elementary teacher and an award-winning Brazilian children's author. Her books include Bella's Recipe for Success and If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja. Besides writing, Ana loves to read, teach, and play with her Cuban-Brazilian-American grandchildren.

Carlos Vélez Aguilera is an award-winning illustrator from Mexico City, Mexico, who has a degree from the National University Autonomous of Mexico. He has illustrated more than twenty children's books, and he's the author/illustrator Salón Destino. Carlos has been recognized with two illustration awards from the International Children's and Youth Book Fair in Mexico.
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