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A heartfelt story that highlights the ever-present love and comfort a family brings one another during a time of uncertainty and strife. Set during the Cuban Revolution, this lyrical picture book for 6-9-year-olds balances the experience of upheaval and hardship with the hope of brighter days ahead. Una historia emotiva que destaca el amor incondicional y el carino de una familia en tiempos de incertidumbre y conflictos. Ambientado durante la Revoluci n cubana, este emocionante libro ilustrado para ninos de 6 a 9 anos presenta el equilibrio entre experiencias turbulentas y dificiles, y la esperanza de vivir tiempos mejores en el futuro. A heartfelt story that highlights the ever-present love and comfort a family brings one another during a time of uncertainty and strife. Set during the Cuban Revolution, this lyrical picture book for 6-9-year-olds balances the experience of upheaval and hardship with the hope of brighter days ahead. Cuando la violencia militar brota en las calles del barrio de Lucinda, su familia se une para empujar muebles contra las puertas, rellenar grietas con servilletas homedas y encender velas durante la noche. En medio de explosiones y gritos, el coraz n de Lucinda golpea fuertemente en su pecho. Al mismo tiempo, la cuchara de Mama golpetea en la sarten caliente. C mo puede ser capaz de cocinar con todo lo que esta ocurriendo alla afuera? Una luz para Lucinda hace honor al instinto humano de proveer orden y estabilidad en tiempos de caos y conflicto, presentando una historia conmovedora e inspiradora. When military violence erupts in the streets outside Lucinda's home, the family joins together, pushing furniture against doors, filling cracks with wet napkins, and lighting candles when met with darkness. Amidst the blasts and cries, Lucinda's heart taps against her chest. Mama's spoon taps against her sizzling pan. How can she cook when so much is happening outside? Una luz para Lucinda honors the human instinct to provide order and stability during times of chaos and strife with poignant, uplifting storytelling.

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Olga Herrera es una autora e ilustradora cubano-ecuatoriana. Obtuvo una licenciatura en Bellas Artes en Ringling College of Art and Design. Es cofundadora de Illo Chat, un podcast para ilustradores, y desde hace muchos anos es miembro activo de SCBWI (Sociedad de Escritores e Ilustradores de Libros Infantiles, por sus siglas en ingles). Naci en Miami, Florida, y se crio en Ecuador. Vive en Maryland con su esposo, sus dos hijos y muchas mascotas. Su libro ilustrado debut, The Unwelcome Surprise, fue publicado por Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan en 2023. Olga Herrera is a Cuban and Ecuadorian author-illustrator who earned her BFA from Ringling College of Art and Design. She cofounded Illo Chat, a podcast for illustrators, and is an active, long-time member of the SCBWI. She was born in Miami, Florida, and grew up in Ecuador. She now lives in Maryland with her husband, two children, and many pets. Her debut picturebook, The Unwelcome Surprise, was published by Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan in 2023.

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