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  • Bibliography:
    10 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    June 2016
  • Latest Book:
    June 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Juana and Lucas

1 - Juana and Lucas (Oct-2016)
2 - Big Problemas (May-2019)
3 - Muchos Changes (May-2023)

Book List in Order: 10 titles



  • Juana Medina's ingenious illustrations nearly pop off the page in her new counting book, ONE BIG SALAD. One avocado deer saunters across the spread, two radish mice scurry by, until finally ten clementine kitties prance onto the scene - all of th...



  • Fans of Judy Moody and Clarice Bean will love Juana, the spunky young Colombian girl who stars in this playful, abundantly illustrated new series. Juana loves many things -- drawing, eating Brussels sprouts, living in Bogotá, Colombia, and espe...



  • “Juana's big problema will resonate with many readers, who will look forward to hearing more about this spunky Colombian girl's life.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Juana’s life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bo...



  • From Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina, I WILL! helps young readers to affirm how they will act with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text. This paper-over-board picture book is the first in Medina's I WILL! series...



  • From Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina, I AM! helps inspire young readers to have confidence in themselves. This paper-over-board picture book, the second in the I WILL! series, grabs the eye with bold, colorful illustrations...



  • Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina helps young readers to identify how they feel with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text in this paper-over-board picture book, the third book in the I WILL! series.Do you feel hap...



  • Beginning readers -- and beginning riders -- will be drawn to this bright, buoyant story of a determined elephant and her loyal sidekick, from the award-winning creator of Juana & Lucas. Elena wants to ride her bike. She steadies, she readies. Sh...



  • “Tackles serious issues . . . in a kid-friendly way that acknowledges the emotions such experiences can cause. Another fantastic adventure.” -- Booklist (starred review) I agree with my abuelos -- I think I will be a VERY good older hermana. Eve...



  • Elena is eager to put up her tent -- but is there something she’s missing in her hurry? Juana Medina brings back the plucky elephant and her little sidekick with a comedic flair sure to delight beginning readers. The big box has arrived, and Elena ...






  • Elena is eager to put up her tent—but is there something she’s missing in her hurry? Juana Medina brings back the plucky elephant and her little sidekick with a comedic flair that will delight beginning readers.The big box has arrived, an...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Juana Medina has published 10 books.

The next book by Juana Medina, Elena Camps, will be published in June 2025.

The first book by Juana Medina, 1 Big Salad, was published in June 2016.

Yes. Juana Medina has 1 series.