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Cover Celebration + Pre-Order Giveaway for Bella's Recipe for Success!

4/1/2021

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Here is my beautiful final yellow cover by the amazing illustrator Geraldine Rodriguez!

​Well, many of you might say, "We have seen this cover already!" I have to confess; as a proud mama, I couldn’t hold on to my cover reveal when it was time. I had the chance to participate in a NerdCamp last July, and that’s when I showed off Bella’s cover to everyone. Isn’t she super CUUUUTE!?


But there is a slight change from the new cover and the previous one. Comment below if you can find it!
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I'll also take this opportunity to let you know that Bella’s book has received impressive endorsements from three FABULOSOS authors!

Children and adults alike will enjoy this multi-generational tale of a girl for whom achievement does not come easily. Little ones will laugh at her funny comparisons and  identify with her failed attempts. They surely will be inspired to, like Bella, never give up and ultimately enjoy the sweet taste of success! A fun recipe is a plus! - Lynne Marie, Author of Let's Eat! Mealtime Around the World, The Star in the Christmas Play, and others. 

"BELLA'S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS is a story about perseverance, persistence, and a special relationship. The heartwarming tale will remind readers that each of us is unique and special with one-of-a-kind abilities." - Rob Sanders, teacher and author of many award-winning books, including Ruby Rose, Ball & Ballon, and Mayor Pete

"With a sprinkle of love and a dash of Abuela’s encouragement, Bella’s Recipe for Success is a warm reminder that we each have our own unique gifts, and not everyone is fabulosa on the first try. Young readers will find much to savor (including a recipe!) in Ana Siqueira’s delicioso debut." -- Anika Aldamuy Denise, author of ten picture books, including the Pura Belpré author Honor-winning Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré and A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!


GIVEAWAY BY AMAZING AGENT ANDREA WALKER

If you pre-order BELLA’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS here (Amazon, Indie, or Barnes and Nobles) until May 1st, you’ll get a first page or query critique from my wonderful agent,
Andrea Walker (
she sold four books for me in one year!!) 

Just send your pre-order receipt to andrea-walker.com/contact by May 1, 2021.
 

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About the Author: Ana Siqueira is a Spanish-language elementary teacher, an award-winning Brazilian children’s author, and a published author in the Foreign Language educational market: EL PATO QUIERE UVAS.

Her forthcoming picture books include BELLA’S RECIPE FOR DISASTER/SUCCESS
(Beaming Books, 2021) and IF YOUR BABYSITTER IS A BRUJA/ CUANDO TU NIÑERA ES UNA BRUJA (SimonKids,2022), and other books that can’t be announced yet.

​Ana is a member of SCBWI, Las Musas Book and co-founder of LatinxPitch. Besides writing, Ana loves to read, teach, and play with her Cuban-Brazilian-American grandchildren. 
Find more about her and her books at anafiction.com. You can follow Ana on Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads.
13 Comments
Carrie Karnes Fannin link
4/1/2021 09:11:26 am

The flour on her face! :-)

Looking forward to seeing this book out in the world, Ana.

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Ana Siqueira link
4/1/2021 11:43:49 am

Thanks, Carrie. If you pre-oder it, get your critique from Amazing Andrea.

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Ashley Sierra
4/1/2021 03:04:02 pm

Very interesting they changed it. Congratulations Ana!

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Ashley Sierra
4/1/2021 03:08:16 pm

She's also in front of the table in the new cover.

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Ana Siqueira link
4/9/2021 07:21:15 am

Wow! I haven't noticed that. Hahaha.

CJ Penko link
4/3/2021 07:17:14 pm

It's amazing how much the flour changes it. I love it with the flour! She looks like she's been through so much hard work. And it already makes you wonder what she could have been through. It also matches her tussled hair. Really smart. And so pretty.

And how funny that there's no more (chocolate chips?) in her bowl! That's a fun change I'd love to hear the reason for!

But it really is a beautiful cover - and she is ADORABLE. Congratulations! Just pre-ordered. 😊

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Ana Siqueira link
4/9/2021 07:21:39 am

Thanks.

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Wendy
4/8/2021 11:27:46 am

It looks like Bella has more of a spotlight shining on her in the new version, too! What a beautiful cover. I pre-ordered and can't wait to read it. Congratulations!

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Ana Siqueira link
4/9/2021 07:22:10 am

Thanks, Wendy.

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Don
4/8/2021 06:06:19 pm

Congratulations, Ana! Looking forward to reading this!

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Ana Siqueira link
4/9/2021 07:22:36 am

Thanks, Don.

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Christine Alemshah link
4/10/2021 07:54:00 am

The flour on her face! I noticed it right away in the first image. Such a sweet touch! I love it!

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Dlead link
1/6/2023 06:50:34 am

Thanks for sharing this piece, such a great point made there.
It is important to celebrate success not just for yourself but for showing how you value the work of other people who worked alongside you.

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