Tala Learns to Siva
$28.64
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
7 May 2024
Summary
Tala wishes that she could dance the traditional Samoan dance, the Taualuga, just like her Aunty Sina. But Tala’s legs are too bouncy, her arms are too stiff, and she doesn’t have Aunty’s ‘glow’ when she dances. When Tala prepares to perform at her Grandma’s birthday, she freezes on the stage. Will she find the strength and inspiration to help her dance?
Newcomer Kealani Netane crafts a heartwarming story about finding your inner strength through the love and guidance of your family. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781338859317 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1338859315 |
| Author: | Kealani Netane, Dung Ho |
| Publisher: | Scholastic US |
| Imprint: | Scholastic US |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 7 May 2024 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 215mm x 10mm |
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Praise for Tala Learns to Siva:
Netane’s debut celebrates individual perseverance and connection to Samoan culture as a girl, Tala, learns to siva from her heart. – Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Kealani Netane
Kealani Netane is a Native Hawaiian-Samoan picture book writer living just outside of Honolulu on Oahu in Hawai’i. Kealani is an educator for Pacific Islanders and has over 20 years of experience as a Polynesian dancer herself. On top of being a mom, Kealani runs the bookstagram, Little Pasifika Readers, where she highlights #ownvoices Pasifika children’s books and other API and diverse and inclusive books.
Dung (pronounced Dzung) Ho is a New York Times bestselling illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Her work focuses on children’s books. She also loves to draw interesting characters with unique personalities. In her free time, she likes to cook and watch movies.
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