The L.A. Times Festival of Books is a place where eager readers can find trending books. The event also provides a platform for authors who want to provide educational material on a wide range of subjects or want to raise awareness of pressing social issues. A good example of both is Norma Garza Blacks new published childrens book Luna and the Apple Orchard, a story about a day in the life as seen through the eyes of a child of migrant farmworkers employed at the apple orchard.
San Diego CA – WEBWIRE – Thursday, March 21, 2024
Very well written! So cute! Anya Milano
Like many other major book publishing events, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will also be featuring dozens of new childrens stories. Among these exhibits, readers will find not only helpful lessons on basic subjects but also books that raise awareness of various social issues.
That is certainly one goal for Norma Garza Black, the author of Luna and the Apple Orchard.
Luna and the Apple Orchard” is a vibrant tale told through the eyes of Luna, a curious 5-year-old daughter of migrant farmworkers. Join Luna on her adventures as she explores the bustling apple orchard alongside her family. This heartwarming story teaches kids about the journey of food from farm to table, empathy for the hard working farmworkers and their families, family bonds, and even teaches a few Spanish words, making it a more immersive read.
The story also reveals that Luna and her family are all migrants and that the book is also meant to create awareness of migrant children, particularly those whose parents are employed by American farms. Luna provides a much-needed mirror for migrant children, a chance to see themselves reflected in the pages of a book. Representation matters, and Lunas story offers a powerful role model for young readers who share her background.
Luna and the Apple Orchard is a book that not only aims to give representation but also echo Normas own family history. She herself is a third generation Mexican-American who comes from a line of migrant farmworkers. Today, she works for a boutique law firm in Berkeley, serves as president for the chamber of commerce of her small town, and is also the co-owner of a sound and entertainment company. In fact, she has gone so far as to author not only the book but also the musical score for its 2D animated adaptation set to launch on YouTube.
Visitors to the L.A. Times Festival of Books 2024 can check out Luna and the Apple Orchard by Norma Garza Black at the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnets exhibit at booth #225. The book festival will take place at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, on April 21-22, 2024. Get a copy on Amazon.
Luna and the Apple Orchard
Author | Norma Garza Black
Published date | February 8, 2024
Publisher | Kindle Direct Publishing
Genre | Childrens Book
Author Bio
The author is a third generation Mexican American. The author herself came from migrant farmworkers. She now lives in California. She is an Office Manager of a small boutique law firm in Berkeley, the Chamber of Commerce President for her small town, a singer songwriter and co-owner of a sound and entertainment company.