MARIVI THE MASTER NAVIGATOR - SCHOOL CROSSING by Maria (Lopez) Twena, Illustrated by Amy E. Ubelhor
 
* About the book *
In School Crossing, MariVi authentically shares her memories of her first day of school: her name is changed; her lunch isn’t like that of her classmates; she misunderstands a basic assignment; then, has an ‘accident’ towards the end of the day. Along the way, though, she makes a new friend. Starting school is a key life event for all children, but particularly for immigrant children, who are alone for the first time, in an environment that is foreign to them in many ways.
 
* About the author *
MariVi's creator and author, Maria (Lopez) Twena, was born in Miami of immigrant parents, and raised in New Orleans. She is the fourth of five siblings, and the first-born Americana, serving as a bridge between two worlds, two cultures, two languages, and two ethoses (collectivism and self-reliance).
As a child, she felt like an outsider, yearning to find her place in the world. As an adult, she realized that had she seen her life experiences in the media as a child, life would have been a lot easier for herself and others like her. Lack of media representation created a singular narrative and drove the desire to become assimilated. She created MariVi to serve as a confidante and guide to other immigrant youngsters who share MariVi's early experiences and are in search of their own sense of belonging. She wants them to realize, sooner rather than later, that their dual cultures and navigational skills are a strength and an invaluable asset.
Maria holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Mass Communications. She is an award-winning bicultural marketing pioneer (AdColor Award Recipient), and a senior marketing executive. She is passionate about assisting kids navigate their multifaceted childhoods and has LOTS of stories to share. She and her husband live in CA.
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ISBN: 9798683992889
Format: Paperback
Pages: 44
Language: English
Condition: New