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Julissa Mora

JULISSA MORA is Cuban American, born and raised in Miami. Although she does not live there any longer, she loves going back to visit family and eat lots of Cuban food. She studied illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design. It is extremely important to her to portray multicultural scenes in her illustrations that represent the real world. This is her second Step into Reading book. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family.
My Cousin, the Quinceañera
Mi prima, la quinceañera (My Cousin, the Quinceañera Spanish Edition)
Horneando con mi abuelita (Baking with Mi Abuelita Spanish Edition)
Baking with Mi Abuelita

Books

My Cousin, the Quinceañera
Mi prima, la quinceañera (My Cousin, the Quinceañera Spanish Edition)
Horneando con mi abuelita (Baking with Mi Abuelita Spanish Edition)
Baking with Mi Abuelita

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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