Alicia Carbo-Guha is a children’s author-illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. She is the creator of the Adventures with Buku series—fun, engaging stories that encourage critical thinking and spark meaningful conversations about nature, fairness, kindness, and inclusion. Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Alicia began publishing children’s books in Catalan in the 1990s. Her debut title, Buku i la Natura (Buku and Nature), was recognized by Barcelona’s TV3 as one of the year’s five best children’s books. Originally published in Catalan, she later translated and published the book in English and Spanish. That early story went on to inspire Saving Nature, the first title in Adventures with Buku.
Author talk and reading featuring insights into the creative process behind the Adventures with Buku series, including how ideas evolve into illustrated stories. Presentations explore themes such as nature, fairness, inclusion, and the role of children’s literature in fostering critical thinking and meaningful conversations.
Interactive author visit featuring a read-aloud, a behind-the-scenes look at how a picture book is created (from brainstorming to final illustrations), and student Q&A. Sessions encourage curiosity, empathy, critical thinking, and discussion around themes such as nature, fairness, kindness, and inclusion.
