Astrid and Apollo and the Brilliant Book Report

by V.T. Bidania, César Samaniego (Illustrator)

Overview

Astrid and Apollo encounter some unexpected competition while trying to complete a book report… Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo love to read, and Apollo knows just what book he’ll pick for the book report assignment. Then he discovers that another student wants to report on the very same book! Their teacher said the reports should be “original,” so Apollo scrambles to find another book he loves as much. Astrid helps with the hunt, but none seem as good as his favorite. Then inspiration strikes, and Apollo realizes that there’s more than one way to be original! Showcasing a warm sibling relationship of a Hmong American family, as well as themes of exploration and tradition, Astrid and Apollo will delight young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484675342
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2023
Series:	Astrid and Apollo
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	410,167
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

César Samaniego was born in Barcelona in 1975. He grew up with an artist father, smelling his father's oils, reading his comic books, and trying to paint over his father's illustrations! He attended Llotja Arts and Crafts School and graduated with honors in 2010. Since then he has published many books and provided art for apps, textbooks, and animations. César lives in Canet de Mar, a small town on the coast of Barcelona, with his wife, daughter, five cats, and a crazy dog.

V.T. Bidania was born in Laos and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. She spent most of her childhood writing stories and now that she’s an adult, she is thrilled to be writing stories for children. She has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from The New School and is a recipient of the Loft Literary Center’s Mirrors & Windows Fellowship. She lives outside of the Twin Cities with her family.

Interviews

First chapter book series featuring Hmong American protagonists;