Luci Soars

by Lulu Delacre (Author) Lulu Delacre (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

From the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Turning Pages by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor comes an emotionally resonant picture book about learning that what sets you apart is often what makes you great.

Luci was born without a shadow. Mamá says no one notices. But Luci does. And sometimes others do too. Sometimes they stare, sometimes they tease Luci, and sometimes they make her cry. But when Luci learns to look at what makes her different as a strength, she realizes she has more power than she ever thought. And that her differences can even be a superpower.

From three-time Pura Belpré Award honoree Lulu Delacre comes a heartfelt and uplifting story with a timeless message: what sets you apart is often what makes you great.

Praise for Luci Soars

"This urban fable encourages readers to claim their space"--Kirkus Reviews

*"Simple and powerful . . . a great read-aloud for educators to discuss emotions, bullying, acceptance of differences, self-esteem and empowerment." --Youth Services Book Review, starred review

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Praise for Luci Soars

This urban fable encourages readers to claim their space—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Lulu Delacre:

*Vibrant and Striking. -School Library Journal, starred review of ¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z!

Lulu Delacre's soft renderings of the first Latina Supreme Court justice as a little brown-haired bookworm in the Bronx will make both Red and Blue hearts melt.... A children's book that bursts with charm.—The New York Times on Turning Pages
Lulu Delacre
Lulu Delacre is an award-winning and best-selling author and illustrator of many children's books, including ¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z!, which was an Orbis Pictus Honor book; Lucy Soars; and Turning Pages by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. She is also a three-time Pura Belpré Honor recipient, most recently for The Storyteller's Candle by Lucía M. González. Born in Puerto Rico to Argentinian parents, Lulu Delacre now lives in Washington, DC.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781984812889
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Philomel Books
Publication date
August 20, 2020
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV039230 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Bullying
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Shadows
Hispanic Americans
Ability
Shades and shadows
Perspective (Philosophy)

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