The library has received copies of the book 'Y ami awo?'
ORANJESTAD – The library has received four copies of the new children's book 'Y ami awo?' ("And me now?") by author Rachelle Goedgedrag. Rachelle handed them over to the acting director, Mrs. Lilian Semeleer.
The story is about a little bird named Rita—an eared dove—who must find a new home after the land she called home was cleared. Rita meets various animals that are legally protected in Aruba and wonders: "And me now?" Read on to discover all the protected animals Rita meets and how she finds a place she can call home.
The goal of the book is to introduce protected animals, raise awareness about our nature, and broaden knowledge of our local environment.
Rachelle Lue-Goedgedrag is an Aruban author who enjoys writing stories that take the reader into a world full of adventure, evoke various emotions, and connect them with the characters. In her stories, she combines her interest in psychology with her love for our Papiamento language, creating suspense that makes the reader curious about what will happen next.
Her passion for writing began with playing with words and writing poems, which gradually grew into stories and eventually novels. In her work, she brings emotions, relationships, and situations to life that people will recognize. Her writing style is accessible and natural, with dialogues that sound like how we talk to each other in Aruba.
With her debut novel, Louella, Rachelle took her first steps into the literary world in 2024. The novel drew a lot of attention and left many readers curious for more. This was followed in 2026 by 'Y ami awo?', her first children's book. With this book, Rachelle aims to emphasize the importance of caring for our nature and animals, and to increase awareness of the role we play in it.
In addition to being an author, Rachelle is a psychology instructor, dean of the central PR department, and involved in international affairs at Colegio EPI in Aruba. She is also the founder of Fundacion Conecta y Briya, which creates opportunities to bring people together through books, educational projects, social activities, and puzzle competitions.