Raquel Donoso Children's Book Launch

RAQUEL DONOSO will present her debut children's picture book Viva's Voice, an empowering picture book about five-year-old Viva, who learns there is a need for girls with powerful voices everywhere when she helps Papi raise his voice on the picket line.

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Viva'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. Viva's story is based on Donoso's own childhood experience, in which her father's union went on strike.

Dr. Raquel Donoso is a native of California and 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. Viva’s Voice is Raquel’s debut children’s picture book.

Carlos Vélez 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 Salón Destino. 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.

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THIS EVENT is free but pre-registration is required.

BECAUSE SEATING is limited, please register only if you plan to attend.

DUE TO SPACE limitations, we may not be able to accommodate every person at an event, so early registration is encouraged.

MASKS are required for attendees during the event.

Sunday, October 2, 2022 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Event address: 
Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore
2904 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
Viva's Voice By Raquel Donoso, Carlos Vélez Auiglera (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781638940067
Availability: Most titles are on our shelves or available within 1-5 days.
Published: Kind World Publishing - September 27th, 2022