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About the Collections

“In my books, I champion diversity and representation, highlighting the importance of cultural heritage, because books help raise our children and I want them to grow up in a world that gives them voice.“
– Brunella Costagliola

About the Collections

“In my books, I champion diversity and representation, highlighting the importance of cultural heritage, because books help raise our children and I want them to grow up in a world that gives them voice.“
– Brunella Costagliola

A Stroke of Magic

A Stroke of Magic: The Last Hawaiian Princess

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Join Alex, Ella, and Layla as they travel to Hawai’i to discover the truth about Princess Ka’iulani, the last Hawaiian Princess, and her efforts to preserve Hawaiian language and culture.

A Stroke of Magic: The Dinosaur Woman

Follow Ella, Alex, and Layla through Brunella Costagliola’s first children’s series, A Stroke of Magic, as they journey through history to meet pivotal figures history has forgotten, all with the help of a magic paintbrush.

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Una Pennellata di Magia: La Donna dei Dinosauri

Una Pennellata di Magia: La Donna dei Dinosauri (Italian version).

A Stroke of Magic: The Last Hawaiian Princess

Join Alex, Ella, and Layla as they travel to Hawai’i to discover the truth about Princess Ka’iulani, the last Hawaiian Princess, and her efforts to preserve Hawaiian language and culture.

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Una Pennellata di Magia: L’Ultima Principessa Hawaiana

Una Pennellata di Magia: L’Ultima Principessa Hawaiana (Italian version).

Book Reviews

Kirkus Review

With evenly paced, polished prose, Costagliola crafts the perfect start to a series of books for young readers. The characters are charming and center the whimsical world of time travel, talking paintbrushes, and magical art in relatable reality. Most importantly, the powerful themes of culture, history, and justice ensure that this book will stick with both kids and adults. A whimsical children’s book full of fascinating forgotten history.

Booklife by Publishers Weekly

Although middle-grade readers will be drawn in by the magic and adventure the paintbrush brings, parents and educators will be impressed by how deftly Costagliola mixes in informative elements.

NetGalley

This book can serve as a great educational experience for a middle grade audience.

Readers' Favorite

Readers will be captivated by the magical realism and encouraged to relate the details of Brunella Costagliola’s amazing story. The book is wonderfully written, and A Stroke of Magic will make a beautiful and informative addition to any library or children’s bookshelf.