# Wepa: English & Spanish - Hardcover

by **J. de Lavega** (Author), **J. de Lavega** (Illustrator)

**Introduce your little ones to _wepa_, or what is better known medically as ADHD, in both English and Spanish!**

A 2023 Best Book for Kids, New York Public Library

Her mom thinks she is too messy; her teachers think she is too loud. But Abuela says that's nonsense. Mia Emilia Lucia Renata simply has too much _wepa_! In this case, wepa is a metaphor for Mia's fire, her energy, or what is better known medically as ADHD, and how it's often misunderstood by family and loved ones.

Mia tries to bottle up her _wepa_, but no matter how hard she tries, she can't contain it. With a bit of inspiration from Abuela and her friends, Mia discovers the perfect place to release her _wepa_. A place where her _wepa_ is celebrated and isn't too much.

Parents will celebrate the _wepa_ behind this bilingual English-Spanish hardcover as it helps the reader develop an understanding of ADHD and how to encouarge little ones to feel connected with a supportive community.

### Author Biography

**J de laVega** is an author-illustrator of Puerto Rican descent currently residing in Southern California with her partner, their children, and an ever-growing number of animals. Before becoming an author, J was a chef; she dreams of one day creating an entire line of graphic novel cookbooks. When she's not drawing or writing, J enjoys planning out the perfect chef's farm, remodeling dollhouses, and plotting new ways to convince her partner to get her a miniature cow. She hopes to use her platform for social justice and equity literacy.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 10.7 x 9.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** May 09, 2023

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Wepa

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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