From My Window - Otávio Júnior

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Résumé :
What do you see from your window? This #OwnVoices picture book from Brazil offers a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janiero see everyday. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban community living, brought to life by unique, colorful illustrations that juxtapose brick buildings with lush jungle plants.

Biographie:

Since discovering an old book in a rubbish pile when he was eight years old, Ot?vio J?nior has never stopped reading. Today he is a writer, actor, storyteller and theatrical producer in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ot?vio also founded the Ler ? 10 -- Leia Favela project, which opened the first permanent library in the favelas of Complexo de Penha and Alem?o in Rio and continues to bring the love of reading to children in his community.

Vanina Starkoff was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires and she graduated with the Colombian illustrator Jos? Sanabria. Since completing her first picture book in 2010, she has gained international recognition for her vivid landscape illustrations. She lives in Buzios, Brazil.