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 the tiniest person who ever lived. The opening pages,... 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 fabulously spotlights native Californian history, culture, and... 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 together in Lalo Loves to Help: A Lalo le encanta ayudar,... Read More

Emotionally evocative dialogue elevates this picture book about Ecuadorian animals and the power of storytelling. Filled with richly colored illustrations and expressive dialogue, "Olinguito Speaks Up" tells the story of conservation and... 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 ultimate purpose to sink in: they were on nothing less than a... Read More

Four young women find love in the romantic mystique of Paris in this vibrant, wholly unforgettable novel. The year is 1973; the place is Paris. Four young women get lost in misadventures, danger, and fulfillment in a comedic, romantic... Read More

Much of the action in "Traces of Bliss" by Cecilia Velástegui takes place in present-day Los Feliz, a wealthy neighborhood in Los Angeles, but the central characters in this historical drama have connections to an ancient past.... Read More

Surrounded by works of Spanish Colonial art, rare books, and manuscripts, Ecuador-born art collector and philanthropist Paloma Zubiondo has created a perfect world for herself in her Laguna Beach, California, home. But the reclusive... Read More