Lola and the New School

By Keka Novales and Gloria Felix

When Lola is accepted to a new school, Mama thinks it’s an “excellent opportunity.” Lola isn’t so sure, especially since it means changing schools—in the middle of the school year! She’ll have to say goodbye to her old school and her old friends. Abuelita tries to convince Lola that she can conquer anything, but can Lola handle a new school and a bully all on her own?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Aug 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781666343960

Keka Novales

Keka Novales is originally from Guatemala and now calls Texas home. She lives with her husband and their three children and two dogs. Keka and her family have lived in several places in the U.S, including South Carolina, Kansas, Florida, and now Texas. Every state has been a unique and beautiful experience. Moving has taught them to be flexible and always enjoy each moment. When Keka is not writing, she is having adventures with her family.

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¡Hola, Lola!: Lola and the New School by Keka Novales, Illustrated by Gloria Félix

Table of Contents

Cover

Title Page

Meet Lola!

Chapter 1: The Call

Chapter 2: Little Mirror

Chapter 3: A Hug for a Rainy Day

Chapter 4: A Giant Maze

Chapter 5: Abuelita’s Advice

Chapter 6: Secret Garden

Chapter 7: Brave and Kind

Chapter 8: All About You

Chapter 9: Breathe

Chapter 10: Anything is Possible

Glossary

Spanish Glossary

Talk about It

Write it Down

Abuelita’s Freshly Squeezed Limeade

About the Author

About the Illustrator

Copyright

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Meet Lola!

¡Hola, I’m Lola! I live in Texas with my family—Mama, Dad, and my baby sister, Mariana. The rest of my family, including my grandparents, live in Guatemala. That’s where my parents are from. I know lots of interesting facts about the country.

Facts About Guatemala

Guatemala is in Central America. It is about the size of the state of Tennessee.

Guatemala has 37 volcanoes, but only three are active—that means they’re erupting. The other 34 are asleep.

The official language in Guatemala is Spanish.

Facts About Me

I’m learning Spanish.

I love history. I want to be an archaeologist when I grow up.

I adore my family.

I don’t like change.

I hate Mondays and onions, not to mention waking up early. Yuck!

My Family