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Paola Santos

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Born

Maracaibo, Venezuela

Website

https://www.paolasantos.com/

Twitter

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Genre

Children's

Influences

Gabriel García Márquez, Laura Esquivel, and Isabel Allende.

Member Since

February 2017

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Paola Santos is a children's book author from Venezuela who has always had a passion for writing. When she moved to Canada, she found the courage to share stories of hope and happiness that celebrate her own culture and the richness of diversity. Paola describes herself as a curious seeker who sees the world with childlike wonder and loves to express deep emotions through her writing. Her debut picture book HOW TO EAT A MANGO is slated for publication in Summer 2024 (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House). She currently resides in Edmonton with her husband and daughter. ...more

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Average rating: 4.27 · 96 ratings · 46 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	How to Eat a Mango by Paola Santos (Goodreads Author), Juliana Perdomo (Illustrator) 4.28 avg rating — 94 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cómo se come un mango by Paola Santos (Goodreads Author), Juliana Perdomo (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Paola Santos rated a book it was amazing Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos Story by Mariana Ríos Ramírez (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
One of the things that has always fascinated me about Día de Muertos is the tradition of celebrating death with joy while honoring those we have loved and lost. Mariana Ríos Ramírez, with sweet and lyrical language, takes us along with Julieta (MC) t ...more
Sep 14, 2024 09:03AM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Abuelita's Gift by Mariana Ríos Ramírez. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Abuelita's Gift by Mariana Ríos Ramírez
Paola Santos liked Lindsay's review of Cómo se come un mango (Spanish Edition): "In this rich, reflective picture book a grandparent and grandchild explore a mango with all their senses. Their joy is shown in bright and movement-filled illustrations. I recommend this book for one-on-one reading with preschoolers and for groups of" Read more of this review »
Aug 29, 2024 04:56PM · see review
Paola Santos rated a book it was amazing Bodega Cats: Picture Purrfect by Hilda Eunice Burgos (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
"Bodega Cats: Picture Purrfect" is a delightful story told from a dual point of view from Miguel, a young boy, and his new friend Lolo, the stray cat he saves. This charming book explores the joy of friendship, the love between humans and animals, an ...more
Aug 24, 2024 11:01PM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Bodega Cats by Hilda Eunice Burgos. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Bodega Cats by Hilda Eunice Burgos
Paola Santos is now following Martha Riva Palacio Obón Author of Buenas noches, Laika
Aug 23, 2024 07:52AM · like
Paola Santos rated a book it was amazing Lunática by Martha Riva Palacio Obón	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Paola Santos rated a book it was amazing The Three Little Guinea Pigs and the Andean Fox by Ana Velez (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This retelling is filled with references to Andean animals, costumes, culture, and language (Kichwa and Spanish). The story highlights a sense of community and acceptance as the Andean Fox seeks to help friends in need. Ana Velez's art is colorful an ...more
Aug 23, 2024 07:42AM · like · see review
Paola Santos liked Angela Groot's review of How to Eat a Mango: "So much to love about this beautiful picture book that encourages readers to cherish the small moments we take for granted. HOW TO EAT A MANGO is a sensory delight. Tantalizing, vibrant art coupled with evocative text pull the reader into the story s" Read more of this review »
Aug 14, 2024 03:24PM · see review
Paola Santos is now following Angela Groot and Lindsay
Aug 14, 2024 03:24PM
Paola Santos rated a book it was amazing Nobody Likes Monday by Kelly Lee	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book explores a clever way to learn the days of the week and understand the value and worth we all have. Monday hates being Monday and tries to switch places with the other days of the week. But it's not until she starts focusing on the positive ...more
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