Mayra Cuevas

About The Author

Mayra Cuevas is the award-winning author of picture books and novels for readers of all ages. Her young adult novel Does My Body Offend You? (cowritten with Marie Marquardt) was long-listed for the PEN/Faulkner Award. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Mayra is a former award-winning CNN producer, and currently, a creative writing professor. She cofounded the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival and its Latinx Storytellers Conference. Mayra keeps her sanity by practicing modern Buddhism and meditation. She splits her time between Atlanta and Puerto Rico. You can find Mayra on Instagram @Mayra.Cuevas and her website MayraCuevas.com.

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Books by Mayra Cuevas

We're Going on a Parranda!

A Puerto Rican Navidad Story

By Mayra Cuevas

Illustrated by Mónica Paola Rodríguez

A little girl discovers her own unique rhythm while going on a parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas caroling) with her family in this charming and energetic Navidad story that integrates Spanish words, perfect for fans of Coquí in the City and Pepe and the Parade.

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¡Nos vamos de parranda! (We're Going on a Parranda!)

Una historia de Navidad puertorriqueña

By Mayra Cuevas

Illustrated by Mónica Paola Rodríguez

En este encantador y enérgico cuento navideño, una niña descubre su propio ritmo mientras participa con su familia en una parranda (un canto de villancicos y aguinaldos puertorriqueños). Disponible en español y perfecto para los fans de De aquí como el coquí and Pepe y el desfile...

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LIST PRICE ₹570.00

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