Andrea Cruz Floren
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In the Groves
Coming 9.10.2024 in English and Spanish 
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ABOUT IN THE GROVES...
From debut author-illustrator Andrea Cruz Floren comes a whimsical Spanglish picture book about finding belonging in an unlikely place.
Clara visits her abuelo and many, many cousins in California every year. And every year, her family tells tall tales about her abuelo’s orange groves: There’s magic! There’s mischief! There’s monstruos! But Clara’s never been to the orange groves. And she’s determined to change that.
So when her cousins aren’t looking, Clara sneaks into her abuelo’s truck and makes her way to the orange groves. Once Abuelo spots her, he and Clara have a wondrous time serenading oranges, bravely defending the groves against gophers, and eating some delicious tacos with—WHEW—just a little bit of spice.
Soon, Clara has magical tall tales to tell of her own. For she’s no longer just a visitor: She belongs to the groves, and the groves belong to her.
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From debut author-illustrator Andrea Cruz Floren comes a whimsical Spanglish picture book about finding belonging in an unlikely place.
Clara visits her abuelo and many, many cousins in California every year. And every year, her family tells tall tales about her abuelo’s orange groves: There’s magic! There’s mischief! There’s monstruos! But Clara’s never been to the orange groves. And she’s determined to change that.
So when her cousins aren’t looking, Clara sneaks into her abuelo’s truck and makes her way to the orange groves. Once Abuelo spots her, he and Clara have a wondrous time serenading oranges, bravely defending the groves against gophers, and eating some delicious tacos with—WHEW—just a little bit of spice.
Soon, Clara has magical tall tales to tell of her own. For she’s no longer just a visitor: She belongs to the groves, and the groves belong to her.
PRE-ORDER NOW IN ENGLISH
PRE-ORDER NOW IN SPANISH
ADD TO GOODREADS
ABOUT ANDREA...
Andrea grew up in the Great Plains of South Dakota, surrounded by grasslands, cornfields, and brothers. Raised on dirt bikes, outside time, and homemade tortillas she often grappled with life in between as a Mexican-American kid in the 80s Heartland. Delighted by stories, she filled her days browsing the bookmobile, creating her own books, choreographing dances, and directing plays starring her reluctant siblings.
For 20 years she continued to weave stories through her creative work in advertising and design. After living in 6 cities and 3 countries, Andrea reconnected with her love of children's books in Denver, where she now lives with her family.
Vibrant worlds filled with colorful characters, unapologetic misfits, and curious observers bring her joy. Stories told with wonder, mischief, warmth, and whimsy capture her heart. Themes of belonging, connection, family lore, and everyday magic speak to her soul.
www.quietlyfiery.com
Andrea grew up in the Great Plains of South Dakota, surrounded by grasslands, cornfields, and brothers. Raised on dirt bikes, outside time, and homemade tortillas she often grappled with life in between as a Mexican-American kid in the 80s Heartland. Delighted by stories, she filled her days browsing the bookmobile, creating her own books, choreographing dances, and directing plays starring her reluctant siblings.
For 20 years she continued to weave stories through her creative work in advertising and design. After living in 6 cities and 3 countries, Andrea reconnected with her love of children's books in Denver, where she now lives with her family.
Vibrant worlds filled with colorful characters, unapologetic misfits, and curious observers bring her joy. Stories told with wonder, mischief, warmth, and whimsy capture her heart. Themes of belonging, connection, family lore, and everyday magic speak to her soul.
www.quietlyfiery.com