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Llévame (Take Me) Written by Mercedes Calvo and illustrated by Yolanda Mosquera ISBN: 978-9974-883-31-4 Age: +6 Hardcover 32 pp. 22 X 27 cm. Themes family love - grandmother - imaginary journey - dreams - cycle of life - inheritance - encounter - poetry - poetic prose

In a little paper boat, under the moon's watchful eye, a girl ventures into her dreams. On her journey, the ocean is her companion, and on its salty surface, words sing with a special resonance. On an island, a mandarin invites the sailor ashore. There is a party, hugs, gifts, and a grandmother—her grandmother—who bakes delicacies. "Dreams and words build bridges between a granddaughter and her grandmother on the journey this work invites us on. Prose poetry, full of images and symbols that transport us to a timeless place. Sounds, textures, aromas, sensations, and wordplay all point to the same goal: poetry as an experience, as an encounter with the reflection of oneself and with others who are no longer here but remain in our memories. A book to read many times, pausing at each simile and metaphor, to savor the nuances of the words and the evocative illustrations. (Cuatrogatos Award. USA, 2023).

The Five Blocks (Five Blocks) Written by Gabriela Mirza and illustrated by Alicia Baladan ISBN: 978-9974-883-30-7 Age: +5 Hardcover 40 pp. 22 X 27 cm. Themes neurodiversity / family / everyday life / challenges / inclusion / autism / picture book / reading challenge Translation rights sold to South Korea

For Samanta, the journey to the coast may be longer than the five blocks from her house to the beach, and today is the day she decided to make it on her own. Her mother, a loving accomplice, supports her decision and gives her the tools she knows her daughter needs. The narrative, austere and empathetic, avoids explanations. Samanta's character is constructed through actions and thoughts that make her move forward and backward. The girl's tension is conveyed to the reader, captured by the illustrations: gestures, downcast eyes, uncertain movements. On each double page, we accompany her every step of the way. The reading reveals every detail, forcing us to hold our breath, walk slowly, and check every step. Walking five blocks is a real adventure, and Mirza and Baladan tell it as such.

Galloping, galloping, galloping (Galloping, galloping, galloping) Written by Gabriela Mirza and illustrated by Carolina Monterrubio ISBN: 978-9974-883-53-6 Age: +0 Hardcover 28 pp. 23 X 19 cm. Themes lullabies / songbook / landscapes / animals / travel / imagination / child readers / play books / share books Rights sold to Brazil (Portuguese)

Based on a well-known nursery rhyme, the book Al galope, galope, galope invites children to play with rhymes full of tenderness, rhythm, and color. Gabriela Mirza takes little ones on a journey riding on their imagination: while La Chula dreams of reaching Paris on a gray horse, her friends prefer to travel around South America riding animals such as the armadillo, the capybara, and the seahorse. The poetry creates the rhythm, while Carolina Monterrubio's vibrant illustrations offer a visual feast that stimulates children's attention and curiosity. Thus, Al galope, galope, galope transcends its musical origins and stands on its own as a literary work. The Spanish edition includes QR codes to access the song and video featuring the children who inspired the book.

Bubbles (Bubbles) Written by Gabriela Mirza Illustrated by ca_teter Soft cover with flaps. 15.24 cm × 21.59 cm - 70 pp ISBN: 978-9974-883-39-0 ISBN ebook: 978-9974-883-29-1 Audiobook. 60 min. ISBN 978-9974-883-34-5 Age +15 Themes transition to adulthood / broken family / refuge relationships / fractured contexts / young love / social issues / social pressure A short novel of urban realism. Six chapters narrated in the first person with illustrated frontispieces A bold work that avoids stereotypes about marginality. Its metaphor of the bubble that encapsulates the universality of adolescent fragility transcends cultures. The fragmented illustrations masterfully reflect the protagonist's inner turmoil, while the narrative silences speak louder than the dialogues. (Internationale Jugendbibliothek, Munich). Bartolomé Hidalgo Award 2024 from the Uruguayan Chamber of Books. White Ravens Selection 2024, Munich Youth Library.

Stiven, the youngest member of a street gang, must prove his worth by robbing a payment center. Once inside the premises, he comes face to face with Ágata, his old friend and first love. Immediately, everything comes back to him: his mother, who is in prison; his godfather, who took him in; the boarding school he ran away from. Stiven finds himself at a crossroads and must make a decision. The bubble that surrounded him begins to dissolve. By allowing her 17-year-old protagonist to tell his own story, Gabriela Mirza has created a direct and agile narrative. With precise, emotional descriptions and vivid language, Pompas is a believable portrait of a young adult whose pain, loneliness, and longing for security are immediately palpable. This short novel addresses the challenges of growing up, how to survive in an adverse environment, and the love that saves. The book, fast-paced and exciting from beginning to end, features artwork by visual artist Jorge Mato ca_teter.