Children's Book: What Do You Need/¿Qué Necesitas?
Lorena the tomato was planted into Abrazos Community Garden. When she wakes up, Lorena is amazed by her beautiful and diverse new home. She meets Marisol the sunflower, who teaches Lorena about the garden, her neighbors, and their needs. At Abrazos, you ask for what you need, and you give what you can.
“What Do You Need/¿Qué Necesitas?” is an illustrated bilingual (English and Spanish) early elementary reader book. It is an educational and fun narrative that discusses mutual aid and equity through the use of a community garden.
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Lorena la tomate fue plantado en el Abrazos Jardín Comunitario. Cuando se despierta, Lorena se sorprende por su hermoso y diverso nuevo hogar. Conoce a Marisol la girasol, que le enseña a Lorena sobre el jardín, sus vecinos y sus necesidades. En Abrazos, pides lo que necesitas y das lo que puedes.
“What Do You Need/¿Qué Necesitas?” es un libro ilustrado bilingüe (Inglés y Español) para primeros lectores de primaria. Es una narrativa educativa y divertida que discute la ayuda mutua y la equidad a través del uso de un jardín comunitario.
ISBN: 979-8-218-21852-2
Publication Date: July 29, 2023
Age Range: All Ages, Elementary Reader
Topics: Community, Garden, Mutual Aid, Equity, Sharing, Bilingual, Interpersonal Relationships, Children’s Fiction
*Please be aware that any orders made prior to August 2023 will be considered pre-orders and will be dispatched during the first week of August.
Website photos by Shealyn McFadden shealynmcfadden.com @shealynmcfadden
❀ A portion of the proceeds from this book go to Veggie Mijas to continue uplifting BIPOC and marginalized communities through events such as potlucks, educational workshops, community gardening, and book clubs ❀
About the Creators
Solena Aguilar
The work of Solena Aguilar explores how our relationship with community has shaped storytelling and self-identity. Solena's artworks utilize patternmaking to express the intersectional complexity of being a Nicaraguan, queer person and how our intersecting identities translate into a mosaic of remarkable relationships. Solena delivers these works in distinct spaces such as classrooms and community organizations to reach audiences across different ages and backgrounds. solenaaguilar.squarespace.com
Aronya Waller
Aronya Waller is a writer and a community advocate. She wrote "Mama", a fictional young adult narrative about social justice and community action. In addition to her book, she has written articles for various publications and contributed to technical books. Aronya is based in Philadelphia, but her heart is in Belize.
Andrea Cañizares-Fernandez
Andrea Cañizares-Fernandez is an artist, actress, writer, and organizer. She is a redhead Ecuadorian-American who grew up in many places, but mostly Austin, Texas. She now lives in LA. Follow her at @byandreacf for her most recent visual art work andreacf.com.