PITU LE BAILA AL MAR
This captivating story is the first publication for both author and illustrator. Pitu is a determined child who celebrates her natural talent and love of dance while at the same time she must face what society expects from her as a dancer and as a girl.
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Author: Gama Valle
Publisher: Editorial Destellos
2021
Pitu le baila al mar won 5 awards in the 2022 International Latino Book Awards
Gold in:
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Best use of illustrations inside the book
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Best first book
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Best LGBTQ+ themed book
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Mejor libro ilustrado de ficción para niños
Bronze in:
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Best Latina themed book
Pitu le baila al mar was selected as Honorable Mention in the 2022 Campoy-Ada Awards.
The award was in the Picture Book category under universal themes/fantasy-fiction.