A Crown for Corina

A charming story about a girl who learns a beloved family tradition and the symbolism behind the Mexican flower crown, from two Pura Belpré award-winning creators.

Today is Corina's birthday, and she's excited to wear the biggest crown with the most beautiful flowers picked from her abuela's garden.

Each flower tells a special story about all the ways Corina is rooted in the family she loves.

With elegant and eye-catching illustrations from award-winning artist Elisa Chavarri, this charming story shares a beloved family tradition through one girl's journey of self-discovery as she learns about the symbolism behind the Mexican flower crown.


Author: Laekan Zea Kemp
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/07/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 11.54h x 8.60w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780759556843
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 519069 / Crown for Corina


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2023
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2022
School Library Journal 01/01/2023 pg. 61
Publishers Weekly 01/09/2023
Booklist 02/01/2023 pg. 57
BookPage 02/01/2023

About the Author
Laekan Zea Kemp is the author of Pura Belpré Honor book Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet, Heartbreak Symphony, and Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza. She lives in Austin, Texas. A Crown for Corina is her picture book debut. Laekan invites you to visit her at laekanzeakemp.com or follow her on Twitter @LaekanZeaKemp.

Elisa Chavarri is the artist of Pura Belpré Honor Book Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano / Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello by Monica Brown. She graduated with honors from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Elisa was born in Peru and raised mostly in northern Michigan, where she still lives with her husband and their two children. She invites you to visit her at elisachavarri.com.