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What makes you unique? While helping her mama collect empty cans, old newspapers, and other recyclable treasure to sell, Lina discovers a wall of graffiti with the words ÚNICO COMO TÚ, UNIQUE LIKE YOU. This discovery sends her on a quest through Bogotá, Colombia, to find treasure where she least expects it, and to discover what makes her unique. With Spanish vocabulary woven throughout the story, Unique Like You transports readers to the colorful streets of Bogotá and encourages them to look at the world with curious eyes. What unique treasures wait to be discovered around us? What makes each of us unique? A helpful glossary in the back of the book makes it an accessible read for all.

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Allison Rozo is a picture book writer, illustrator, and designer. She and her Colombian husband, Rafael Rozo, write bilingual stories in English and Spanish for their children to weave together their two cultures. She also writes stories in English, as well as creating illustrations. Allison received her bachelor of fine arts degree from Miami University of Ohio and studied graphic design at Harrington College of Design in Chicago. She is a member of SCBWI and 12x12. Rafael Rozo is a native of Colombia who immigrated to the United States. He and his wife, Allison Rozo, write bilingual English and Spanish picture books to weave together their Hispanic and American cultures. He is proud to create books that represent himself and his two children. Rafael graduated from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia with a degree in information systems, computer science. He received a master of business administration degree from Universidad de La Salle. Rafael is co-owner of the Quimera Group, a US-based consultancy firm. Angie Alape grew up drawing on cardboard boxes to build worlds to play in with her siblings. Now she illustrates picture books! When not illustrating, she loves playing with her adopted dogs and trying new restaurants. Angie was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and still lives there today.

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