Carla The Conqueror: Building Adoptee Confidence and Identity (L.I.F.E.* Adventures series)

A heart full of fear, a voice full of courage…

When Carla volunteers to read in front of her class, panic sets in. What was she thinking? Learning English was hard, but reading aloud feels impossible.

With the support of her teacher and family, Carla faces her fear head-on. When the moment arrives, she discovers something magical—she is braver than she ever imagined.

Carla the Conqueror is a touching story about overcoming fear, believing in yourself, and the power of encouragement.

If you enjoy stories about positivity to solve problems, you'll love this beautifully illustrated book about a young girl's journey to self-confidence.

Anna Maria DiDio, MSW, is an adoptive mother, speaker and author of multiple best-selling children's and middle-grade books. She is a baker, quilter, and washed-up athlete who is addicted to thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies. Her L.I.F.E.* Adventures Series of children's books feature stories appropriate for all blended families through adoption, divorce or foster care. She resides in The City of Brotherly Love.

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