A Whole New Life For Juan
A story of hope and courage that connects hearts and cultures. Discover how a book can light the path of education with empathy and understanding.
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A Whole New Life for Juan by Fabiola López Castro
Welcome to the official site of «A New Life for Juan,» a touching narrative written by Fabiola López Castro, addressing the experiences of Latin American migrant children in the United States. This book is an invaluable tool for schools looking to enrich their curriculum with stories that reflect the diversity and reality of their students. Through the pages of «A New Life for Juan,» young readers will join Juan on his journey of adaptation and overcoming challenges, learning about the importance of empathy, resilience, and hope.
Migration seen through the eyes of a child
The plot, characters, and narrative of this story offer a rich and complex experience for the reader, exploring emotions and cultural contrasts.
In addition, the motivation towards self-improvement and awareness of social issues, such as education and sustainability, add significant layers to the story.
Metaphors and sensory language will create images in the reader’s mind. The dialogues give voice to the characters, with the intention that the reader feels empathy for the characters.
The story clearly describes the different feelings of the characters and how these feelings change during the course of the story (frustration, anxiety, sadness, joy, melancholy, anguish, curiosity, amazement) so that the reader can perceive them and analyze them.
Likewise, situations in the previous life and the new life of the characters are compared and contrasted. The story also reflects contrasts and similarities in cultures and traditions of two different countries.
In this story, the reader is motivated to improve themselves, showing education as a right for all people, and a definitive and efficient path to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life. An attempt is made to raise awareness about avoiding food waste,
caring for natural resources and the environment (sustainability).
Available on Amazon – ‘A New Life for Juan’ eBook
Now available on Amazon as an eBook! Get your copy of ‘A New Life for Juan’ and join the journey of overcoming and hope.
Bilingual Book available on Amazon
Fabiola López Castro
Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Masters of Education in curriculum and instruction at the University of Texas in Arlington. Master in Writing and Creative Storytelling at the Escuela Europea Des Arts, Spain. Elementary teacher since 1996
A Whole New Life for Juan at the Guadalajara International Book Fair
Coming soon, Fabiola López Castro will be presenting at the Guadalajara International Book Fair to introduce her moving work ‘A New Life for Juan’. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the author and immerse yourself in her story!