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-Grew up in Bogotá, Columbia

-Author and illustrator of children's book

-Went to college at Rhode Island of Design

-Taught at George Washington University

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-As a child, Juana never felt represented in books pertaining to her language and where she came from

-wanted to create books where children could find power in personal stories

-Juana was always drawing when she was younger which led her to becoming not only and author but an illustrator as well.

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-Juana adds Spanish into her books that are easy for young English readers to understand. She adds these words because she was born in Columbia and is bilingual

-Juana's upbringing in the culture she was raised in inspired her books, especially Juana & Lucas.

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-Bilingual

-Children's Fiction

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Juana lives in Bogotá, Columbia and loves drawing, Brussel sprouts, her dog, and best friend Lucas. One thing she doesn’t love is learning English but must because of a trip she is going on. She begins to wonder if English will be a good use of her time to learn. (Bardyukova, 2017).

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The book is full of bold, self- affirming pictures and phrases. It inspires children to gain confidence in themselves. The illustrations include different cultures, races, personalities, and genders. (I AM!: A Book of Reminders | HMH Books, n.d.).

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The book is full of phrases, affirmations, and illustrations that allow young children to navigate emotions and build self-worth. The illustrations include different cultures, races, disabilities, and genders. (I WILL!: A Book of Promises, n.d.).

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o   Pura Belpré Award

o   Two International Latino Book Awards

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http://www.juanamedina.com/

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“Q&A With Juana Medina, Juana & Lucas: Muchos Changes” is an interview asking about Medina’s second book of Juana & Lucas. The questions revolved around her inspirations and what is current life situation. (Q&a with Juana Medina, Juana & Lucas: Muchos Changes, 2021).