Courageous Camila: A Story about Finding Your Inner Warrior

by Naibe Reynoso, Giselle Carrillo, Maria Tuti (Illustrator)

Courageous Camila is set in multicultural Los Angeles. Although Camila lives near many exciting things, it is only now that she begins to explore new activities that help her tap into her inner warrior. Camila also learns courage from the everyday people that surround her. Camila is encouraged by her Mama to begin taking martial arts classes. Although the sport is at first intimidating, together they ride the waves of excitement, fear, disappointment, until she finally taps into her "inner warrior" and ultimately finds her courage.

32 pages, Hardcover

Published December 8, 2021

About the author

Naibe Reynoso is a Mexican-American, Emmy Award-winning journalist. In 2018, she founded Con Todo Press, a publishing company for books that amplify the voices of underrepresented communities. She has written several children's books, including Be Bold! Be Brave!: 11 Latinas Who Made U.S. History. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, her daughter and son, and her dog, Pongo.

Reviews

[Renee Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This charming gentle story encourages kids to try new things and to be brave while shedding light on the variety of ways seemingly ordinary people show bravery.