The sad life story of the diminutive Lucia Zárate is intriguing and informative. Cecilia Velástegui’s historical novel, "Lucia Zárate", chronicles the extraordinary life of... Read More

Howl of the Mission Owl: El ulular de la lechuza, with its seamless inclusion of Latin culture and language, is a must for libraries and classrooms. Cecilia Velástegui... Read More

Vivid illustrations of the Ecuadorian rain forest and its animal inhabitants add to the story of various creatures solving a mystery. Talking animals and indigenous peoples come... Read More

Emotionally evocative dialogue elevates this picture book about Ecuadorian animals and the power of storytelling. Filled with richly colored illustrations and expressive... Read More

“The women hikers stood on the narrow path, their weary backs resting against the cool rock face of the cliff. They caught their breath and allowed the revelation of their... Read More