Rio
de Janeiro author Diego Albuquerque lands in New Zealand on Monday 16 June to
promote the English translation of his classic book Branquinho,
O Dognauta by Auckland publisher Peter
Dowling
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| Diego Albuquerque |
As
the World Cup focuses attention on Brazil, Auckland-based Libro International is
celebrating the vibrant culture and writing of the great South American nation.
Published
today, Snowy the Doganaut is the
first English edition of a classic children’s book, written as a boy by Rio de
Janeiro author Diego Albuquerque.
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| Peter Dowling |
“New
Zealanders and Brazilians share a sense of tolerance and openness,” he said.
“Diego’s hilarious book shows young readers about accepting difference in others
through the story of a strange dog from Pluto who comes to Rio in a
UFO.
“This
bestselling book can showcase a little of Brazil’s rich culture, beyond the
fabulous soccer and samba that will be on our TV screens for the next
month."
Diego Albuquerque will be appearing at public events and in schools in Auckland, Wellington and the Waikato during his one-week visit.
Diego Albuquerque will be appearing at public events and in schools in Auckland, Wellington and the Waikato during his one-week visit.
Wellington, 19 June
NZ Translation Centre, Victoria University 12 pm
Embassy of Brazil • Children’s event 4 pm • Official launch 5.30
pm
Auckland, 20 June
NZ Centre for Latin American Studies, University of Auckland 6
pm
Auckland, 21 June
Festa Junina, Centre Court Café, Albany 2 pm
Auckland, 22 June
Dorothy Butler Children's Bookshop, 2 pm
Snowy the Doganaut will be officially launched at the
Embassy of Brazil in Wellington on 19 June.
Snowy
the Doganaut
Diego Albuquerque Illustrated by Felipe Vellozo Translated by Peter
Dowling - Libro International
ISBN:
978-1-877514-62-3 | 32 pages, colour | RRP
$19.99
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