My Abuela Is a Bruja

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Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

From an award-winning author comes a vibrant and heartwarming story of the bond between grandmother and grandchild, with a touch of Puerto Rican magic!

A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year!
A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature’s Best Books of the Year!
Winner International Latino Book Award Best Picture Book (English Fiction)

My abuela is a bruja.
There is magic in everything she does.

There is nothing more magical than a grandmother’s love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It’s in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of her hugs, and the delicious smell of her cooking. The granddaughter wonders: will I have magic of my own one day?

Follow the magic in this heartfelt picture book that features extensive backmatter that includes two special recipes from Mayra Cuevas and uplifting illustrations from Lorena Alvarez Gómez.

★ "This book is a resounding triumph, where heritage, family, nature, history, and love come together." —School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Cuevas’ writing carries a richness equal to the illustrations, with turns of phrase that capture the imagination that make the mundane miraculous." —The Bulletin, starred review

★ "A lovely, luminous story that reminds readers to look for a little bit of magic in everything they do." —Booklist, starred review

"A heartfelt tribute to family, culture, and the everyday magic that connects us." —Kirkus Reviews

ISBN 9780593480632 (Hardcover)
Published on Aug 12, 2025
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 10-1/2 x 8-1/2
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 600L | Fountas/Pinnell: O

ISBN 9780593480649 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Aug 12, 2025
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 10-1/2 x 8-1/2
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 600L | Fountas/Pinnell: O

ISBN 9780593480656 (Ebook)
Published on Aug 12, 2025
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 600L | Fountas/Pinnell: O

Mayra Cuevas

Mayra Cuevas is the author of the young adult novel Does My Body Offend You? (co-written with Marie Marquardt), long-listed for the prestigious PEN/Faulkner Award, named a 2023 Book All Young Georgians Should Read, a New York Public Library Best Books for Teens 2022, and a Target YA Book Club selection. In 2023, she was named Georgia Author of the Year in the Young Adult category. Mayra has also written the YA foodie romcom Salty, Bitter, Sweet, named a Best Book of Winter by Hypable. She lives in Atlanta with her family.

Lorena Alvarez Gómez

Lorena Alvarez Gómez is an Eisner Award nominated freelance illustrator and artist. She has made illustrations for children’s books like Marsha is Magnetic, The City Tree, and Hicotea. Her work has also been featured in independent publications, advertising and fashion magazines. Lorena works from her home studio in Bogota, Columbia.