August 9 National Book Lovers Day #NationalBookLoversDay

I thought I would share a children’s book I received called Glorianna, Presente A First Day of School Story by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris (Author), Doris M. Rodríguez-Graber (Illustrator). I received in exchange for this review. Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage from the items you purchase. You will find this book in our #Back-to-School Gift Guide as well.

Today is August 9th National Book Lovers Day #NationalBookLoversDay and Children are returning to school this week and also some are returning in the next couple weeks. To prepare students for there first day of school I thought Gloriana, Presente A First Day of School Story would make a wonderful gift for our children.

August 9th is National Book Lovers Day #NationalBookLoversDay and having this book would allow families to celebrate National Book Lovers Day. The book will hep calm children’s fears of returning to school.

I wish you could see the little girl on the cover of the book she is so cute. I lover her Pigtails. Look at her backpack it looks like it’s pink or purple my favorite color. What about you? Look at that playground equipment wouldn’t it be fun to play on?

Gloriana is in Elementary School just like my nieces and nephews are. This is the first year my nieces twins will be going to school. I plan on sharing the book with my mother n law Granny Sherry so she can read the story to them to help calm there nerves.

The little girl is from Republica Dominicana a new State for Charlie and I to check out. Gloriana is scared and not sure how she will fit in and doesn’t understand some things being from another Country. But her Abuela helps her out.

The book might be hard for children to read because there is a lot of language we might not understand but if you push through that the story is fun to read and the illustrations are breathtaking. Charlie and his friends ask her to play at recess.

But she is frozen in hear and when she answers no, one hears her so they walk away. back inside the work on math. Gloriana has her problem right and is asked to share it on the blackboard but fears keeps her from doing it.

On the way home Abuela ask about her day. Gloriana says she felt like her mouth was superglued shut. Abuela let Gloriana know she felt the same way when she first moved to the Bronx. Later the teacher ask everyone to speak about there homes and family.

Gloriana raises her hand to go first. To find out what happens you will need to pick up a copy of Glorianna, Presente A First Day of School Story because I don’t want to spoil the ending for you. Come celebrate #NationalBookLovers with us and read this amazing children’s book not only to yourself but any children you know.

About the Book:

Enter the classroom in this joyful story of growth that will help new students find their voice. With Spanish words throughout the text, this radiant picture book is perfect for fans of Mango, Abuela, and Me.
 
On the first day of elementary school, Abuela soothes Gloriana’s nerves by telling her stories from their family home in la República Dominicana. But as soon as Gloriana enters the classroom, the tropical scenery crumbles and la música is replaced with English phrases she does not understand.

When other kids approach her to play at recess, she freezes, uncertain about how to exist between her two homes, or how to make new friends between her two languages. Abuela recognizes echoes of her own immigration journey on this challenging day at school.

She gently guides Gloriana towards newfound confidence. This beautifully painted, imaginative picture book celebrates the magic of existing in-between, and the transformative power of self-soothing to build confidence.
An essential read for fans of The Queen of Kindergarten.

Meet the Author:

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Meet the Author: Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latinx/e Dominican and Puerto Rican writer, mother, and community organizer.

During the day she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts her writer’s hat on to craft heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been.

Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA with her partner and daughter. She was awarded a Yuyi Morales Diversity and More Merit Scholarship in 2020 for the Craft and Business of Writing Children’s Picture Books course offered through the Children’s Book Academy.

She earned a Las Musas Mentorship and an Editor-Writer Mentorship from The Word for picture books in 2020. She was also selected as a mentee through the PB Chat Mentorship program but withdrew from the program due to being offered representation.

Alyssa’s amazing agent is the talented Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez at Context Literary Agency. Alyssa is an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), a Musa with LAS MUSAS BOOKS, and a member of KidLit In Color.

She hopes you enjoy her stories.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates