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Ana Siqueira (Author),
Carlos Vélez Aguilera (Illustrator)

Who would think that opening an umbrella indoors brings bad luck? Not Miguel! A fun and relatable read for any superstitious kid looking to make their own luck.

Award-winning author Ana Siqueira proves that superstitions cross cultures in this fun and heartfelt picture book with integrated Spanish words. Time to cheer Miguel on! Miguel’s abuelita warned him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes, and now Miguel’s life is ruined! Miguel’s abuelita warns him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes. Now Miguel’s life is ruined! He trips, fails an exam, and he can’t block a shot to save his life at soccer practice. Nothing works to get rid of Mrs. Bad Luck–looking for a four-leaf clover, sweeping, auntie’s “existential” oils . . . Now what? Using integrated Spanish words and playful language, La Mala Suerte Is Following Me takes a silly and heartfelt look at superstitions. Award-winning author Ana Siqueira proves that superstitions cross cultures in this fun and relatable read, perfect for all readers. Also available in Spanish.

Author Biography

Ana Siqueira is a Spanish-language elementary teacher and an award-winning Brazilian children’s author. Her books include Bella’s Recipe for Success and If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja. Besides writing, Ana loves to read, teach, and play with her Cuban-Brazilian-American grandchildren.

Carlos Vélez Aguilera is an award-winning illustrator from Mexico City, Mexico, who has a degree from the National University Autonomous of Mexico. He has illustrated more than twenty children’s books, and he’s the author/illustrator Salón Destino. Carlos has been recognized with two illustration awards from the International Children’s and Youth Book Fair in Mexico.
of Pages: 32Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.1 x 8.2 INIllustrated: YesPublication Date: March 12, 2024