April 2021 'LEGENDARY COURAGE' Unboxing!

By: Shanleigh Klassen

Let's unbox the incredible journeys that await you in our April 2021 LEGENDARY COURAGE box!

Get ready to summon your courage, bookworms—you're in for an adventure of legendary proportions! Our featured book is a brilliant middle grade fantasy debut all about powerful spirits, family, and Mesoamerican folklore.

Cover photo by @thebookreviewkid.


Our April 2021 book pick is Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls by debut author, Kaela Rivera. This is an incredible story that deftly weaves elements of Mesoamerican folklore, the power of friendship and family, and finding one's own inner strength. 

Photo shows girl reading OwlCrate Jr copy of Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls. Girl is standing in green forest.

"When a powerful desert criatura kidnaps her older sister, Cece Rios must learn to harness her forbidden bruja magic to get her back!"

Our OwlCrate Jr first edition features a beautiful exclusive cover, and also includes an author letter from Kaela Rivera and a signed bookplate.

Photo by @hannasandvig

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Double your reading fun this month with a first-run paperback edition of Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia! Look out for book two, out in August 2021! Published by Disney Publishing Worldwide.

Summon your courage and light up the night with this pop-up lantern, featuring a quote by Roshani Chokshi from Aru Shah and the End Of Time. Designed by Hey Atlas Creative.

It often takes more courage to use your words and bring kindness to the table instead of a sword. Hang this awesome Percy Jackson quote poster up as a reminder! Designed by Inkus Dingus.

Spent the day fighting demons and diving in volcanic pools? Wash up with this yuzu-scented soap, inspired by The Storm Runner! Designed and handmade by Motherland Essentials.

The April 2021 collectible sticker was designed by Cecilia Ruiz.

And of course, our monthly magazine! This month featured an interview with Kaela, a word search, and a glossary sheet of terms from Cece Rios. Cover art by Melanie Demmer and interior designed by Michelle Gray. 


We hope this box brings you many adventures!

Extras of the LEGENDARY COURAGE boxes are available for purchase in the OwlCrate Shop!

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Subscribe to OwlCrate Jr today at owlcratejr.com!