Arenas Valenti demonstrates a gift for interweaving immersive, sensory-rich storytelling with thoughtful discussions (Publisher’s Weekly, starred review)
Resources
- Esperanza Caramelo Art Activities
- Esperanza Caramelo Reader’s Guide
- Legendarios Reader’s Guide
- Lola Reader’s Guide
- Loteria Activity and Event Brochure
- Loteria Instructions and Game Board
- Loteria Reader’s Guide
- Loteria Downloadable Cards
- Maria Mariposa Joyful Literacy Book Kit
- Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence Activity Kit
- Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence Experiment Guide
- TeachingBooks for Schools Resources
- Karla’s headshot
Region: Midwest (US)
Categories: Bilingual Chapter Books Classes/Workshops for Adults Keynotes Literary Panels Middle Grade Books Picture Books
Genres: BIPOC Fantasy Fiction Magical Realism Nonfiction
Karla Arenas Valenti (karlavalenti.com) is the Pura Belpré award winning author of best selling middle grade novels, chapter books, and picture books. Her books are on various state reading lists and have received multiple starred reviews, as well as being featured on NPR’s Sunday Edition, the Drew Barrymore Show, and several Best of the Year lists, including Kirkus Best Book of the Year, Banks Street Best Children’s Book, School Library Journal’s Best Books, Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year, Evanston Public Library Best Book of the Year, PEOPLE’s pick for best children’s book, and Best Books for kids by Entertainment Weekly.
Karla grew up in Mexico City, in a house built around a tree. Her childhood was filled with fantastical elements, which she incorporates into her books–taking children on journeys steeped in magical realism and fantasy.
Karla currently resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband and three kids, two cats, and hundreds of books.
Karla can present in English & Spanish.
Click here to purchase signed copies of Karla’s books.
Books by Karla Arenas Valenti
Resources
- Esperanza Caramelo Art Activities
- Esperanza Caramelo Reader’s Guide
- Legendarios Reader’s Guide
- Lola Reader’s Guide
- Loteria Activity and Event Brochure
- Loteria Instructions and Game Board
- Loteria Reader’s Guide
- Loteria Downloadable Cards
- Maria Mariposa Joyful Literacy Book Kit
- Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence Activity Kit
- Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence Experiment Guide
- TeachingBooks for Schools Resources
- Karla’s headshot
Region: Midwest (US)
Categories: Bilingual Chapter Books Classes/Workshops for Adults Keynotes Literary Panels Middle Grade Books Picture Books
Genres: BIPOC Fantasy Fiction Magical Realism Nonfiction