This is a special edition published in support of Meals4Hope, a grassroots organization that tackles child hunger and malnutrition in Venezuela. $2 Cdn from the sale of each book in this edition will go directly to the organization.
Alba and Tiago are Venezuelan 14-year old twin siblings, separated by a storm eight years ago. Tiago now lives in Canada and Alba in Venezuela. Caribe begins when they each discover, at the same time, that the other sibling is alive.
Caribe is written in Spanish and English, by Maria Urbina-Fauser, a Venezuelan living in Vancouver, Canada. She wrote it for her two sons, Simón & Mateo, as a way for the whole family to reconnect with their Venezuelan roots. Maria has now translated Caribe into English, and soon into Spanish, so that even more children can enjoy it.
Embarking on a journey that takes them to the Caribbean sea. Alba and Tiago each find adventure, magic, and friendship, as they relentlessly search for one another.
She is headstrong, determined, and always a little piqued. In order to succeed in her search, she’ll have to learn to trust, both herself, and those who love her.
He is meticulous and calculated, but will have to throw all caution to the wind if he is to find his sister.
Maria has always loved writing, but it took her a little while to realize just how much. She shares her life with one loving husband, two boisterous boys, and a super-grandma.
Tani is a designer and illustrator living in Australia’s Sunshine Coast with her family. Tani is full of talent, and was always meant to illustrate Caribe.
Maria initially wrote this book for her sons, but soon discovered that this story is for all Venezuelan children. She hopes that by sharing this edition more widely she can help raise awareness of the more than 3 million children in Venezuela in need of humanitarian assistance.
$2 Cdn from the sale of each book in this edition will go directly to Meals4Hope, to help fight hunger and malnutrition, and to support the provision of food, protection, and hope, for children and families in urgent need.
$2 Cdn from the sale of each book in this edition will go directly to Meals4Hope, to help fight hunger and malnutrition, and to support the provision of food, protection, and hope, for children and families in urgent need.
