The Heart of Mi Familia

Follow a young girl as she works with her abuela and her grandma to create a wonderful birthday present for her brother that celebrates her multicultural family and honors both sides and generations of her family. This follow up to the award winning Marvelous Maravilliso: Me and My Beautiful Family is a must-read for all families.

Carrie Lara, PsyD, specializes in working with children and families on child and human development, including foster and adoptive youth, those with learning disabilities and special education, and children dealing with trauma, using attachment-based play therapy.

She lives in Sonoma County, California. Visit her on Facebookopens in new window.

Christine Battuz has illustrated more than 60 children books, including Marvelous Maravilloso, My Sister Beth’s Pink Birthday, and Shy Spaghetti and Excited Eggs. Her work appears in educational books, magazines, toys, and toy packaging. She teaches art to adults and children of all ages.

She lives in Bromont, Quebec. Visit her websiteopens in new window.

• NCSS-CBC 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book

A child explores what being bicultural means to them in ways that feel familiar to young readers… Bicultural kids will feel seen in this sweet family story.
—Kirkus Reviews

• Helping Your Child Embrace Their Cultural Identity by Carrie Lara, PsyD (PDF, 748KB)opens in new window
• Watch the author read The Heart of Mi Familiaopens in new window. Interested in this book? Purchase a copy to continue (or start) the conversation with the children in your life.