{"product_id":"vivas-voice-hardcover","title":"Viva's Voice - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRaquel Donoso\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarlos Vélez Auiglera\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive-year-old Viva learns there is a need for girls with powerful voices everywhere when she helps Papi raise his voice on the picket line.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eViva's Papi is a bus driver and Viva loves going to work with him. The sounds of the traffic and the voices of the passengers are music to Viva's ears. When she finds out that Papi's union is going on strike, she convinces Papi to take her along to the picket line. When quiet Papi is too nervous to give his speech, Viva uses her powerful voice to give him the confidence to find his own. A first introduction to labor unions, strikes, picket lines, and workers' rights, this powerful picture book is both educational and endearing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDebut author Raquel Donoso has crafted a beautiful story about courage, family, and using your voice to help others. Viva's story is based on Donoso's own childhood experience, in which her father's union went on strike.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eViva's Voice is music to every young activist's ears!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince the day she was born, Viva's voice has always been the mightiest in the room. But when Papi's bus driver union goes on strike, quiet Papi is the family member who must speak up. He feels nervous, but Viva's strength gives Papi the courage he needs to find his own powerful voice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom debut author Raquel Donoso comes an empowering picture book about courage and using your voice to help others. Viva's story is based on an experience from Donoso's own childhood, when her father's union went on strike.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA native of California, Dr. Raquel Donoso is the daughter of immigrant parents who instilled in her a deep love of reading and learning. She is an activist, consultant, and philanthropic advisor who works to increase educational opportunities for students. Her books are inspired by the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world around her. Raquel is the mother of two sons and lives with her husband in the San Francisco Bay Area. \u003ci\u003eViva's Voice\u003c\/i\u003e is Raquel's debut children's picture book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarlos Vélez Aguilera is a professional illustrator from Mexico City, Mexico. He has illustrated more than 20 children's books and is the author\/illustrator of the graphic novel \u003ci\u003eSalón Destino.\u003c\/i\u003e Carlos has been recognized with two illustration awards from the International Children's and Youth Book Fair in Mexico. He is a graduate of the National School of Plastic Arts of the National University Autonomous of Mexico.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.1 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 27, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42697498525759,"sku":"9781638940067","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/59c27ae25b12f09186aad4b4aafc7156.webp?v=1765009335","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/vivas-voice-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}