Claro de Luna

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Price
$24.95  $23.20
Publisher
Tu Books
Publish Date
Pages
384
Dimensions
5.8 X 8.4 X 1.5 inches | 1.3 pounds
Language
Spanish
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781643796512

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About the Author

Elizabeth Santiago grew up in Boston, MA with parents who migrated from San Sebastián, Puerto Rico in the 1960s. The youngest of nine, Elizabeth was entranced by the stories her mother, father, aunts and uncles, and community elders told her. Later, she sought to capture and honor those narratives and share them with the world. She earned a BFA in creative writing from Emerson College, a master's in education from Harvard University, and a PhD in education studies from Lesley University. She still lives in Boston with her husband Kevin and son Ezekiel, but travels to Puerto Rico as often as she can to feel even closer to her ancestors, culture, and heritage. Find her @liznarratives

McKenzie Mayle is a New York City based artist and illustrator with roots in Appalachia Ohio. She delights in creating relatable and eccentric characters, predominantly inspired by Tim Burton, Shel Silverstein, Jann Brett, and Roald Dahl imagery. Van Gogh and Monet influenced the scenery she would create for her characters. When not drawing or out and about people-watching for character inspiration, she can be found cuddled with her cats, Pretzel and Tarmac. Find her at mckenziemayle.com.

Cecilia Molinari was born in Los Angeles to Argentine parents. Growing up with stories from two cultures led Cecilia to become a successful editor at Houghton Mifflin, HarperCollins, and eventually Rayo, the HarperCollins Latino imprint. At Rayo, Cecilia spearheaded numerous celebrity books in English and Spanish, as well as the Esenciales collection of Spanish and Latin American contemporary classics. Today, she applies her wealth of experience to the print and digital media landscape through her translation and editorial services company. You can find her CeciliaMolinari.com.

Reviews

* "A beautiful ode to Puerto Rican history...Santiago's writing sparkles, even as it draws upon hard realities that Puerto Ricans can face in their everyday lives and sense of cultural identity. Filled with arresting prose and historical stories, this novel brings Puerto Rican history into the present, mixing in realistic themes to which most readers will relate." -- Booklist, starred review

* "Readers will cheer for the bold, resourceful protagonist as she uses her newfound power to bring everyone she cares about together. . .Mayle's evocative black-and-white art and interstitial chapters centering Ty's ancestors through the centuries round out the contemporary storyline . . . Deeply moving, beautifully written, and inspiring." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"An engaging novel for younger teens that centers around a relatable heroine and a fascinating history." -- School Library Journal

"Mayle's elegant b&w art appears throughout and historical interstitials center Ty's forebears as they endured harrowing events such as genocide and colonization. Via evocative third-person prose, Santiago proudly showcases Taíno culture in this empowering debut that is at once educational, realistic, and speculative." -- Publishers Weekly

Best Books 2023 - Kirkus Reviews
Best Children's Books of the Year Winner 2024 - Bank Street College of Education
Maine Student Book Award Longlist 2024 - Maine Library Association
Massachusetts Book Award Longlist 2024 - Massachusetts Center for the Book
RISE: A Feminist Book Project Booklist Winner 2024 - American Library Association (ALA)