David and the Bodega Bully

Name: David and the Bodega Bully
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ISBN: 9798991957212

A Modern-Day David and Goliath Story

Leticia Soto, Kevin Cardona

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Inspirational Journeys Publishing
16 January 2026

General fiction (Children's&YA); Comic strip fiction & graphic novels (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: bullying, violence & abuse (Children's&YA)

A Giant Shadow. A Small Voice. A Neighborhood Changed.

For twelve-year-old David Soto, the corner bodega was always more than just a store-it was a sanctuary of snacks and neighborhood stories. But ever since the man they call ""Goliath"" took over, the bells on the door no longer chime with a welcome. They ring with a warning.

Gregory ""Goliath"" Elias is six-and-a-half feet of pure intimidation, and he's turned David's favorite hangout into a place of fear. While the rest of the neighborhood looks the other way, David begins to notice shady behavior that suggest the new manager is hiding a secret far bigger than his temper.

Caught between the memory of his grandmother's courageous words and the terrifying reality of standing up to a man twice his size, David must decide: Will he stay silent to stay safe? Or will he find the strength to protect the community he loves?

A modern-day retelling of a timeless classic, David and the Bodega Bully is a high-stakes journey about faith, friendship, and the bravery it takes to face the giants in our own backyards.

By: Leticia Soto
Illustrated by: Kevin Cardona
Imprint: Inspirational Journeys Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 82g
ISBN: 9798991957212
Pages: 52
Publication Date: 16 January 2026
Recommended Age: From 6 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Leticia Soto is an author, educator, certified coach, and a Ph.D. in Communications student at Regent University. Born and raised in New Jersey, Letty has extensive experience working with children, youth, young adults in religious and non-profit organizations. Her endeavor is creating her children's book series Biblical Lessons for the Tiny Theologian. She has a diverse academic background that collectively has helped her form her creativity as a storyteller. She earned a B.A. from Fordham University double majoring in Theatre and Drama, and Media Studies with a concentration in Filmmaking, a Masters in Urban Ministries from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in Bible Literacy and Social Studies from Concordia University. Her goal is to teach the tiny theologians in our lives because children are not the church of tomorrow, they are the church of today.