Dinner on Domingos

This magical home turns a normal Sunday into domingo: the best day of the week. Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday night dinner at her Abuelita’s house. As Alejandra thinks about all the good times her family has had there, she decides that she wants to be brave and try speaking Spanish with Abuelita so that they can deepen their bond.
AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Alexandra Katona has been writing stories since she was young. When she’s not writing, you can find her on an outdoor adventure, cooking for her family, or working in the specialty coffee industry. She lives with her husband, son, and dog in Southern California. Claudia Navarro studied at the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plasticas UNAM in Mexico City, and has illustrated for clients around the world. She creates her artwork using acrylic paints and digital techniques. Claudia lives in Mexico City, Mexico. SELLING POINTS: . An author’s note with photographs reveals that the story is based on debut author Alexandra Katona’s own family experience. . Celebrates the warm traditions of an American immigrant family and highlights the common phenomenon of a language barrier between generations. .
Depicts the powerful role of family in the life of a child, as well as providing a vivid view of her memories and wishes. . Claudia Navarro’s lush, saturated illustrations imbue the book with tangible emotion.