CHILDREN'S BOOKS FROM MEXICO 2015

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M exico’s publishing industry

has experienced continuous

growth over the past few years,

as evidenced by the number of

New Horizons Awards received by several Mexican

publishers at the Bologna Book Fair.

In 2008, the National Chamber for the Mexican

Publishing Industry (caniem) set up the Children

and Young Adults’ Book Committee, comprising 19

publishing houses, both private and public, working

jointly in the promotion of authors and illustrators.

Th is catalogue includes a brief selection of

these publishing houses’ backlists. It provides an

introduction to some of the works we consider most

suitable for the sale of foreign rights.

CONTENTS Amaquemecan 5

Artes de México 9

CIDCLI 13

CONACULTA DGP 17

Constantine Editores 21

Ediciones Castillo 25

Ediciones El Naranjo 29

Ediciones Tecolote 33

Editorial 3 Abejas 37

FOEM 41

Fondo de Cultura Económica 45

Libros para Imaginar 49

Méndez Cortés Editores 53

Norma 57

Santillana 61

Nostra Ediciones 65

Océano Travesía 69

Petra Ediciones 73

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AMAQUEMECAN

F ounded in 1982 in the city of Amecameca in the State of Mexico,

our books can be found in classrooms throughout the USA, Chile,

Guatemala and Venezuela, and in Mexico’s National Reading Program

and Reading Room collections. Th ey are also included among the best

books in the Book Bank of Venezuela. Our authors include Beatrice Rodriguez,

Ricardo Chávez Castañeda, Gilberto Rendón Ortiz, Margarita Robleda, Elena

Dreser, Juana Inés Dehesa, Vicente Quirarte and Miguel León-Portilla. Some of our

books have been translated into Russian, Flemish and English.

Contact:JUAN JOSÉ SALAZAR:amaquemecan@telmexmail.com

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Anthology of Nezahualcoyotl’s PoetryNezahualcóyotl poesía. Antología de poemas de NezahualcóyotlPreliminary study, version and notes by Miguel León-Portilla

A selection of Nezahualcóyotl’s poems, a taste of fl owers and song, an explo-ration of poetic expression that has transcended time in a Nahuatl-Spanish bilingual edition. Th e author provides

new data on the life and works of the “Poet King”. An excellent version by the author of Th e Vision of the Vanquished

Miguel León-Portilla ◆ Distinguished researcher and profes-sor at that National Autonomous Uni-versity of Mexico (unam) ◆ Member of Th e National College ◆ Honorary degrees from more than 16 universities around the world ◆ Living Legend Award by the USA Li-brary of Congress

To Deserve a BookMerecer un libroVicente Quirarte

Words can simply die if nobody devotes time, passion, and intelligence to them. Books cease to exist if there is nobody to revive them with their reading and care. Th rough agile and elegant prose, fi lled with references to authors and their works, and a narrative fabric built on patient, careful readings, the author takes the reader on a journey through

the history of the book, its main cha-racters and allies.

Vicente Quirarte ◆ Distinguished professor at the Na-tional Autonomous University of Mexico (unam) ◆ Full member of the Mexican Acade-my of Language ◆ National University Award in 2012 ◆ Member of the National Researchers System (sni)

Federico & FedericoElena Dreser

Generational diff erences refl ected in the everyday relationship between a grandchild and his grandfather are treated delicately and amusingly in this book. Federico the grandfather can put the record player on, but if an email has to be sent, who takes care of it?

Federico the grandson, of course! Th e parents wonder who takes care of whom—if Federico grandson looks after Federico grandfather, or if it’s the other way around.

Elena Dreser ◆ “A la Orilla del Viento” International Award ◆ Has been published in Russia, Colom-bia and the United States

Tuíiiiii, the BatTuíiiiii, el murciélagoGilberto Rendón Ortiz

Coco Cabogh lives in the village of a Chane tribe. One evening, he fi nds a small bat. He names him Tuíiiiii and keeps him as a pet. A sacred fl ower grows in the middle of the village; it has never given fruit, however, which would be considered a sign from the

gods that they should settle there. One day, attracted by the sweet smell of nectar, Tuíiiii approaches the fl ower… and the unexpected happens.

Gilberto Rendón Ortiz ◆ Casa de las Américas Award ◆ “Juan de la Cabada” National Award for Children’s Literature ◆ Gran Angular Award ◆ Miscaltia Award

2nd ed., Amaquemecan, México, 201298 pp.12 × 21 cm (4.7 × 8.26 in)PoetryISBN: 9786078196074

Age 18+

1st ed., Amaquemecan, Mexico, 201458 pp.17 × 21 cm (6.7 × 8.26 in)EssayISBN: 9786079591779

Age 18+

1st ed., Amaquemecan, Mexico, 201432 pp.22 × 22 cm (8.7 × 8.7 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786079591748

Age 4+

1st ed., Amaquemecan-conaculta, Mexico, 201332 pp.21 × 28 cm (8.26 × 11 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786079591786

Age 8+

◆ Selected for Mexico’s National Reading Program ◆ Pre-selected for the

Lee Chile Lee program ◆ Rights sold in Russian ◆ Included in the 80

recommended books for children by the Cuatrogatos Foundation in 2015

◆ Selected for Mexico’s National Reading Program ◆ Reprinted over ten

times ◆ Included in the Mexico

Lee program

◆ Selected for Mexico’s National Reading Program ◆ In its fourth edition

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ARTES DE MÉXICO

A rtes de Mexico began publishing over twenty-fi ve years ago. During

this period we have created a series of books and magazines that

permit readers to refl ect on Mexican culture from very diverse per-

spectives. Th us, for example, we have issued a series on our national

symbols, which gives us a better understanding of who we are, how others perceive

Mexico, and how this notion has infl uenced our fantasy. Our series on national

fi estas is equally important: each issue reveals Mexico’s celebratory side, the clearest

portrait of our country. Th ese were all created with a single purpose in mind—to fi nd

pleasure in the contemplation of our culture, and to fi nd even greater pleasure in

understanding it.

Contact:TERESA VERGARA:artesdemexico@artesdemexico.com GABRIELA OLMOS:horizontedepalabras@artesdemexico.comWEBSITE:www.artesdemexico.com

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The Buzzard and the FluteEl zopilote y la chirimíaGabriela Olmos & Valeria Gallo

Where do people go when they die? Huicholes say they go to a world where everything happens the other way around. Now that Concha’s grandfather has died he surely went there, but he forgot to take his traditional fl ute, the chirimía. Concha decides to take it to him, and discovers that the dead don’t have it so bad after all.

Gabriela Olmos ◆ A Mexican writer and editor, she draws on oral tradition to write chil-dren’s stories ◆ Her books include Billetes al viento, Pintores mexicanos de la A a la Z, El juego de las miradas, ¡a descubrir el arte! and El zopilote y la chirimía

Valeria Gallo ◆ Studied design at the National Insti-tute of Fine Arts (inba). She has de-signed children's books ever since ◆ She won fi rst place in the interna-tional PromaxBDA television image contest ◆ One of her most celebrated books is Nunca es demasiado circo

BemberecuaBemberecuaHonorio Robledo

All was peaceful in the village of Tla-cotalpan until Bemberecua the iguana decided that what he liked most in the world was to dance the son.

Honorio Robledo ◆ He studied literature at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (unam) and then traveled around the world, learning languages and trades

◆ Illustrator, writer and painter, he play s the jarana or Mexican guitar ◆ In 2008-2009 he was awarded a fel-lowship for established artists from the Veracruz Institute of Culture

The Dream of the Gods and Other Huichol TalesEl sueño de los dioses y otros cuentos huicholesGabriela Olmos & José Benítez Sánchez

All these tales took place when the world was new, so new that memories did not exist yet and things were still unnamed, when stars wandered freely across the heavens and fl owers fi rst heard of spring. Huichol shaman José Benítez Sánchez tells us these stories in his yarn paintings, and Gabriela Ol-mos translates them into words so we can all partake in these adventures.

Gabriela Olmos ◆ A Mexican writer and editor, she draws on oral tradition to write chil-dren’s stories ◆ Her books include Billetes al viento, Pintores mexicanos de la A a la Z, El juego de las miradas, ¡a descubrir el arte! and El zopilote y la chirimía

José Benítez Sánchez ◆ Was a Huichol shaman celebrated in-ternationally for his yarn paintings representing the Huichol worldview ◆ He received the National Arts and Sci-ence Award for his artwork in the cat-egory of Folk Art and Traditions in 2003

How the Piñata Was BornDe cómo nació la piñataStefan Czernecki & Timothy Rhodes

Th e fi rst piñata ever broken looked a lot like the Star of Bethlehem. Why was it shaped like that? Whose idea was it to make a star full of gifts? In these pages you will discover the legendary origin of an important Mexican tradi-tion.

Stefan Czernecki ◆ Canadian. He likes to draw and write children’s books ◆ In his books, he recounts and illus-trates many legends from around the world

Timothy Rhodes ◆ Studied architecture and has collab-orated with Stefan Czernecki on sev-eral children’s projects

1st ed. Artes de México, 200532 pp.27.5 × 23 cm (10 × 9 in)ISBN: Softcover: 970683141xISBN: Hardcover: 9706830405

Age 7+

1st ed., Artes de México, 200532 pp.27.5 × 23 cm (10 × 9 in.)Picture bookISBN: Softcover: 9706831428xISBN: Hardcover: 970683138x

Age 6+

1st ed., Artes de México, 2012.32 pp.27.5 × 23 cm (10 × 9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786074611151

Age 9+

1st ed. Artes de México, 200740 pp.20.5 × 25.5 cm (8 × 10 in)ISBN: Softcover: 9789706830357 ISBN: Hardcover: 9789706832832

Age 7+

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CIDCLI

S ince 1980, stemming from a literary as well as visual perspective, cidcli

has published numerous books aimed at stimulating the pleasure of

reading. Off ering texts written by some of Latin America’s most pres-

tigious writers and illustrated by fi ne artists from around the world,

cidcli’s work presents a wide vision of contemporary literature as well as classic,

aiming to preserve a fi ne balance between the two.

For 35 years, cidcli has worked on developing a diverse collection intended to

disseminate a higher quality of children’s literature, promote Mexican culture, and

present topics of scientifi c content.

Contact:ELISA CASTELLANOS VAN RHIJN:elica@prodigy.net.mx

WEBSITE:www.cidcli.com

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All for a QuailTodo por una codornizSilvia Molina & Quetzal León

A fox’s constant eff ort to get food is interrupted when other animals trick him by taking advantage of his ever-lasting craving for a quail. Th is is a fa-ble-like story fi lled with catchy rhymes and word games ideal for fi rst-time readers and beginners.

Silvia Molina ◆ Renowned author born in 1946 in Mexico City ◆ Wide range of publications, from chil-dren’s books to novels ◆ Awarded the Xavier Villaurrutia Prize in 1977

Quetzal León ◆ Illustrator, designer, and photogra-pher born in 1976 in Mexico City ◆ Included in various editions of cona-culta’s Catalogue of Illustrators for Children and Young Readers ◆ His work has been showcased in sev-eral exhibitions in countries such as: China, France, Italy, Portugal, Mexico and Th e United States

Alexander von Humboldt, A Scientific Explorer in AmericaAlexander von Humboldt, un explorador científico en América Tom Janota & Marion Janin

Th is book recounts some of the many trips taken during the life of this young European man whose untiring interest in science led him to discover places that very few travellers have been to until this day. Th e complications and dangers entailed by this certainly didn’t stop Humboldt: to discover, measure, classify, and study nature was his sole purpose in life. He is considered the father of Modern Geography.

Tom Janota ◆ Writer and teacher born in Chicago in 1948 ◆ Dedicated researcher with a keen in-terest in science, biology, and history ◆ After a yearlong investigation of the life of Alexander von Humboldt, Janota published his fi ndings with cidcli

Marion Janin ◆ Artist and illustrator born in Lyon, France in 1972 ◆ Her work has been distinguished with awards such as the 2011 “Plasticiens du Puy-de-Dôme” Jury Award ◆ Th is is Janin’s fourth published book after illustrating and writing Noir ébène for Pastel

There’s a Laboratory in My House and My Parents Have No ClueEn mi casa hay un laboratorio y mis papás no lo sabenErnesto Colavita & Sara Palacios

Most people consider their homes to be ordinary, uneventful places, but this book shows that there is much more to them than meets the eye. It takes us on a tour of everyday events and ana-lyses them from a physical and chem-ical perspective. Who knew that our homes were fi lled with such amazing occurrences waiting to be discovered?

Ernesto Colavita ◆ Writer, teacher, and physicist born in Mexico City in 1976 ◆ His research on quantum optics has been published in various interna-tional magazines ◆ Due to his countless years of tea-ching experience, Colavita has devel-oped and implemented new teaching methods and published physics and chemistry textbooks

Sara Palacios ◆ Studied graphic design at Universi-dad Autónoma Metropolitana ◆ bfa Illustration Second Degree, Acad-emy of Art University, San Francisco, USA ◆ Pura Belpré Illustration Honour Award 2012

Doll soupSopa de muñecasPilar Armida & Diego Álvarez

With her suitcase packed and a heli-copter already waiting for her, a girl plans on leaving home after being scold-ed for something she didn’t do. Th rough a dialogue between a mother and her daughter, the author invites us to re-fl ect about the way we handle and face confl ict. Th e illustrations play a key role in this story, which were intended to display how children sometimes view their parents.

Pilar Armida ◆ Writer and editor born in 1977 in Mexico City ◆ Degree in Education from the Univer-sidad Iberoamericana and a Masters in Children and Young Adult’s Liter-ature from the University of Win-chester, UK ◆ She currently works as an editor and has two published books

Diego Álvarez ◆ Illustrator born in Buenos Aires, Ar-gentina ◆ Studied graphic design at unam ◆ He currently works independently as an illustrator and designer for many businesses, institutions, and festivals

1st ed., cidcli, 201422 pp.17 × 17 cm (6.7 × 6.7 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786078351091

Age 3-6

1st ed., cidcli, 201464 pp.21.5 × 27.5 cm (8.4 × 10.8 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786075168685

Age +10

1st ed., cidcli, 201436 pp.23 × 25.5 cm (9 × 10 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786075168685

Age +6

1st ed., cidcli, 201432 pp.18 × 21 cm (7 × 8.2 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786075168630

Age +6

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CONACULTA DGP

C onaculta’s Directorate-General for Publications (dgp) undertakes the

necessary actions for fostering and creating high standards in publish-

ing and the culture of reading by means of editorial production, the

promotion of literacy, and the support of the present-day book market,

in order to produce an ever-increasing audience with deep-seated reading habits,

which is an unparalleled method for learning, searching for information, and for the

personal and social growth of the Mexican public.

Contact:KAREN COEMAN:kcoeman@conaculta.gob.mx

WEBSITE:http://publicaciones.conaculta.gob.mx/

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The Clubhouse/ Classic Tales ReinventedEl camerino/Cuentos clásicos reinventadosVerónica Murguía & Richard Zela

Anthology of eight stories written by Mexican writers such as Alberto Chi-mal, Gabriela Damián and Verónica Murguía, using classic tales as a start-ing point—such as Snow White or Th e Emperor’s New Clothes—and transform-ing them into new stories. Richard Zela creates a graphic adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s Th e Red Dancing Shoes and the Japanese legend Urashi-ma Taro.

Verónica Murguía ◆ Her most recent novel Loba won the 2013 Gran Angular prize in Spain, the most prestigious award for liter-ature for young adults in Spanish, and was selected for ibby’s Honour List in 2014 ◆ Her novel El fuego verde was nomi-nated for the Rattenfänger Award in Hamelin and was considered Book of the Year by Venezuela’s Book Bank in 2005

Richard Zela ◆ Mexican illustrator who has exhibited his work in Germany, France, Mexico, Colombia, Italy, Argentina, Bratislava, Japan and the United States ◆ His fi rst illustrated book Zezolla has been selected to represent Mexico in the Bratislava Biennial and is in ibby’s Honour List in the best illustration category

Little Red Riding HoodCaperucita Roja Karen Chacek & Santiago Solís

An adaptation of the original story by Charles Perrault, where the reader in-teracts with characters through a nar-rative game in which they consult the reader on situations unknown to them, for they are part of the scenario. Read-er co-participation is present in this narrative game that invites shared reading and reading out loud.

Karen Chacek ◆ Mexican writer. Studied communi-cations and specialized in fi lm ◆ She has published the collection of short stories Días paralelos (2006) and books for children such as Una mascota inesperada (2007), Nina

Complot (2009) and La cosa horrible (2011), among others ◆ She is a contributor to several jour-nals specialized in music, fi lm, arts, technology and science

Santiago Solís ◆ Mexican designer and illustrator who directs the Mano de Papel design stu-dio and his publishing imprint Libros de Mano ◆ Winner of the First Ibero-American Catalogue of Illustration created by Fundación sm, the Guadalajara Book Fair and El Ilustradero; winner of the cj Book Catalogue of Illustration, Ko-rea, in the category of illustrator ◆ His work has been shown in Finland, Cuba, Korea, Belgium, Spain, Ukraine, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ar-gentina, Chile, Russia, Germany and Mexico

The Stargazing BoyEl niño estrelleroElena Poniatowska & Fernando Robles

Th is book tells the story of Mexican astronomer and researcher Guillermo Haro, beginning from a single premise: a child’s unfl agging interest is an open possibility for a future professional vocation, since adults’ questions also come from those they asked themselves as children.

Elena Poniatowska ◆ Mexican storyteller and essayist that has been distinguished with honor-ary degrees by institutions such as unam, Columbia University and Man-hattanville College in New York

◆ 2002 National Science and Arts Award in Linguistics and Literature. Among her distinctions are the Alfa-guara Prize for Novel (Spain), the 2007 Rómulo Gallegos award, the 2011 Bib-lioteca Breve granted by Seix Barral publishers, and the 2013 Cervantes Prize

Fernando Robles ◆ Painter, illustrator and set designer that has exhibited in diff erent venues in London, Lyon, Paris, Antibes, Bor-deaux, Luxembourg, Chicago and Sao Paulo ◆ Winner of the Golden Palette in the International Painting Festival in France and the José Clemente Orozco medal given by the government of the state of Jalisco

1st ed., Dirección General de Publica-ciones-Alas y Raíces, 2014196 pp.16.5 × 22.5 cm (6.4 × 8.8 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786075169583

Age 12+

1st ed., Dirección General de Publicaciones, 201440 pp.24 × 30 cm (9.4 × 11.8 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786075166674

Age 6+

1st ed., Dirección General de Publi-caciones-Alas y Raíces, 201440 pp.30 × 24 cm (11.8 × 9.4 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786075169187

Age 8+

“Los Gachos” and “Evenflo”Los Gachos y El EvenfloGonzalo Rocha, José Agustín & Armando Vega-Gil

A compilation of works by cartoonist Gonzalo Rocha including witty referenc-es to the eighties counterculture spe-cifi c to Mexico City of the time. Th emes are represented from the point of view of young gang members. Th eir diffi cul-ties are explored through unheard of adventures that resort to their language in order to connect with readers.

Gonzalo Rocha ◆ Mexican cartoonist. Studied painting, watercolour and drawing at the Stu-dio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture in New York ◆ One of the founders of La Jornada newspaper ◆ Contributor to magazines such as Voic-es of Mexico, Proceso and Cambio 16

◆ Finalist in the 19th International Bi-ennial of Humour in Art in Tolentino, Italy, in 1997

José Agustín ◆ Mexican writer. Studied classical lit-erature, fi lm direction and dramatic composition ◆ He has been a professor at the Uni-versity of Denver, presenter and pro-ducer of cultural programs for radio and television, and has coordinated several literary workshops ◆ One of the founders of Reforma news-paper, columnist for La Mosca rock magazine and contributor to the cul-tural supplement Confabulario

Armando Vega-Gil ◆ Musician and Mexican writer, bass player and composer for Mexican rock band Botellita de Jerez ◆ Writer of television scripts ◆ Winner of three national literature awards and two fi lm screen awards in Mexico

1st ed. Dirección General de Publicaciones / Editorial Resistencia, 201496 pp.19 × 25 cm (7.4 × 9.8 in)ComicISBN: 9786075168241, conacultaISBN: 9786077682608, Editorial Resistencia

Age 13-15

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CONSTANTINEEDITORES

C onstantine Editores has devoted nearly 26 years to the creation, edi-

tion and publication of its own collection, concentrating primarily on

the distribution of educational and reference works directed mainly to

children and young readers.

We have a series of publishing projects aimed at children, young people and

families, conceived as collections or independent books and subject to changes or

suggestions established by clients according to their preferences and objectives.

We are currently focusing on the development of books in braille, for we are

aware that conditions do not exist for many visually challenged children and young

readers to read or enjoy everyday books, or to fi nd adequate books among the many

titles in the market.

Contact:GINA CONSTANTINE LLERGO:constantineeditores@prodigy.net.mx

WEBSITE:www.constantineeditores.com

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30-volume encyclopaedia1st ed., Constantine Editores, 20151 268 pages21 × 27 cm (8.2 × 10.5 in)Fully illustrated30 embossed pagesISBN: 9786077509349

Age 8-12

30-volume 1st ed., Const

1 268 pages21 × 27 cm Fully illustra30 embosseISBN: 97860

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The Crew of Knowledge: Braille SystemLa Pandilla del Conocimiento. Sistema BrailleLaura Patricia Caballero Leal & Hilda M. Caballero Leal

Th e aim of La Pandilla del Conocimien-to. Sistema Braille encyclopaedia for blind and non-blind children in braille and embossed illustrations with ink is to seek inclusion, as visually impaired children will be able to share the plea-sure of reading with their families and friends.

Laura Patricia Caballero Leal ◆ Was born in Mexico City ◆ Author of several children’s stories ◆ She was managing editor of Amigo Maestro magazine and has written several articles for diff erent maga-zines in the Mexicans United for the Prevention of Addictions nonprofi t organization

Hilda M. Caballero Leal ◆ Originally from Mexico City ◆ Graphic designer. Studied a Masters in New Technologies at the European University in Madrid ◆ Her work includes everything from designing characters to illustrating children’s books

◆ This work is written in simple language to stimulate general knowledge

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EDICIONES CASTILLO

E diciones Castillo has received several publishing awards for its high-

quality publications, including the 11th International Children’s Book

Prize in 2006 awarded by Mexico’s National Arts Council (conaculta)

and Book Design Prizes in 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2014 from

Mexico’s publishing association, caniem (Mexican National Chamber of Books), for

its textbooks and educational publications.

Ediciones Castillo has been publishing world-class children’s books since 2006,

choosing a wide variety of themes that refl ect and expand the reader’s world. We

also introduce up-and-coming authors and illustrators. Our catalogue consists of

more than 220 fi ction and non-fi ction titles by leading Mexican and international

authors and illustrators.

Contact:MARIANA MENDÍA:mmendia@grupomacmillan.com

WEBSITE:www.edicionescastillo.com

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María the MonarchMaría la MonarcaHomero Aridjis & Juan Palomino

Every autumn, the people of Contepec witness the migration of millions of monarch butterfl ies fl uttering south to seek warmth in Mexico’s forests. Erén-dira and Corina wish to fi nd a legend-ary butterfl y threatened by a gang that preys on the animals and plants. Th ey set out on a mission to save her, sup-ported by María the Monarch, a but-terfl y that can communicate with them through their dreams.

Homero Aridjis ◆ Poet, journalist, diplomat and activ-ist, born in Contepec. Has written over 40 books ◆ He founded an environmental orga-nization, “Grupo de los Cien”, that persuaded the Mexican government to turn the Monarch butterfl y forests into a protected reserve

Juan Palomino ◆ Winner of 2013 Fourth Ibero-Amer-ican Catalogue of Illustration ◆ He has worked with Mexico’s leading children’s book publishers

BalletBalletJuan Arturo Brennan& Ericka Martínez

Ballet or classical dance is more than a set of moves or a chorus of dancers dressed in tights, ballet shoes and a tutu; it goes beyond the various schools and the talented performers who have graced this art form over the years. Also, it essentially remains the most beautiful way of telling a story through the movement of the body.

Juan Arturo Brennan ◆ Musician, photographer, producer, pre-senter and scriptwriter for fi lm and television ◆ Has contributed to various publica-tions and is a distinguished music critic and educator

Ericka Martínez ◆ Graduated from La Esmeralda School of Art ◆ Has participated in collective and solo exhibitions in Mexico and abroad ◆ Has collaborated with diff erent media as an illustrator (television, poster de-sign, magazines and newspapers)

1st ed., Castillo, Mexico, 201464 pp.26.5 × 21.5 cm (10.4 × 8.4 in)Illustrated short storyISBN: 9786075168647

Age 8+

1st ed., Castillo, Mexico, 2013144 pp.50 × 20 cm (19.7 × 7.9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786075162614

Age 14+ and YA

One Day the Birds May ReturnTal vez vuelvan los pájarosMariana Osorio Gumá

Mar is an 8-year-old girl who lives in Chile. After the 1973 coup d’état, her father, a journalist, must separate from his family. Along with her mother and brothers, Mar travels to Mexico as a refugee. Th e girl makes a vow of silence that can only be broken when she re-covers hope. A novel about the hard

social realities that marked Latin Amer-ica during the twentieth century, told in sharp and creative prose.

Mariana Osorio Gumá ◆ Writer and psychoanalyst. Born in Cuba, immigrated to Chile and forced by political circumstances to move to Mexico in 1973 ◆ Publications: short stories and essays; books in her fi eld of specialty and al-so children’s books

1st ed., Castillo, Mexico, 2014248 pp.15 × 23 cm (5.3 × 8.2 in)NovelISBN: 9786076210284

Age YA / Crossover

◆ This book was the winner of LIPP La Brasserie Award for Emerging Novel, 2013 (Mexico)

AirportsLos aeropuertosJairo Buitrago & Juan Mayorga

A traveller arrives in a city at dawn and must wait there before his next fl ight. While he wanders the streets alone he comes across an animal shelter where he fi nds Lost, a little dog who is lonely too. Th e traveller manages to borrow her for a few hours, where they walk through the city and play together. A picture book about loneliness and the deep, long-lasting mark that even the briefest friendship can leave.

Jairo Buitrago ◆ Has received international awards for his work, including the acli Prize, White Raven, and the ibby Honour List ◆ His books have been translated into English, Korean, Japanese, Catalan and Portuguese ◆ Born in Bogotá, Colombia

Juan Mayorga ◆ One of the most important young il-lustrators of children’s books in Lat-in America ◆ His work has appeared in books, mag-azines and posters, with exhibitions held in Colombia and Poland

1st ed., Castillo, Mexico, 201442 pp.23 × 15 cm (9 × 5.9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786075167084

Age 6+

◆ By one of Latin America’s foremost authors of children’s books

◆ Includes accurate information on the monarch butterfly

◆ Mexican National Chamber of Books (CANIEM) Award for Editorial Art 2014

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EDICIONES EL NARANJO

E diciones El Naranjo is an independent publishing house that has been

publishing books for children and young adults for more than ten

years, and has distinguished itself for the quality of its catalogue. Our

project summons up readers’ sensibilities and imagination by off ering

books with the themes that concern them the most. Its slogan, Sácale Jugo a la Lec-

tura—Squeeze the Most out of Reading—is an invitation to enjoy books while devel-

oping a taste for diverse literary and artistic expressions, expand knowledge on the

culture of Mexico and other countries, and foster the habit of reading by means of

carefully made editions. Prestigious writers and illustrators work with us; space is

also provided to the creativity of new talents. Ediciones El Naranjo has received sev-

eral international awards, such as a Mention in the Bologna-Ragazzi Award’s New

Horizons Category, White Ravens, the Book Bank of Venezuela, among others.

Contact:PAULINA DELGADO:pdelgado@edicioneselnaranjo.com.mxWEBSITE:www.edicioneselnaranjo.com.mx

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KissBeso Martha Riva Palacio & Iratxe López Munáin

Th ere are all sorts of kisses of all kinds of shapes and colors. Some help ease our sorrows, others celebrate new en-counters, but the best and most pow-erful ones are goodnight kisses. Th ey let you trap nightmares and tame monsters. Even nine-foot-tall giants can’t resist. Th ese are the kisses that those you love best give you before you go to sleep.

Martha Riva Palacio ◆ Mexican poet and narrator ◆ Winner in 2011 of the 16th Barco de Vapor Children’s Literature Award ◆ Winner of the Spanish-American A ward for Children’s Poetry 2014

Iratxe López Munáin ◆ Spanish illustrator. Currently works in advertising, publishing and design studios ◆ Finalist in the Nami Island Interna-tional Picture book Contest (Korea, 2014) ◆ Winner of the Lazarillo Award (Spain, 2013)

The Book of DenialEl libro de la negaciónRicardo Chávez Castañeda& Alejandro Magallanes

Some stories are so terrible that we wish they were never told. Moreover, we wish these stories had never hap-pened, and weren’t even stories at all. Th is is one of those stories. Here, we tell it so that it doesn’t happen again, to ward off past events that continue to happen to many people today, to keep children safe from this violent world created by grown-ups.

Ricardo Chávez Castañeda ◆ Mexican writer. Teaches creative writ-ing at Middlebury College, Vermont

◆ His work was distinguished with a Mention in Venezuela’s Book Bank and the White Ravens in 2013 ◆ Won fi rst place in the Julio Cortázar Ibero-American Short Story Award (Cuba, 2012)

Alejandro Magallanes ◆ Mexican designer and illustrator, win-ner of many awards in Mexico and worldwide ◆ His work has been published in mag-azines and books that specialize in graphic design in countries such as France, Iran and Spain. He has been nominated on several occasions to receive the Astrid Lindgren Memori-al Award ◆ Member of Alianza Gráfi ca since 2004

DandelionDiente de leónMaría Baranda & Isidro R. Esquivel

Laina knows that she’s eleven, that her best friends are Maki and Felu, and that she must keep the sun, the wind, and the “black holes of smallpox” at bay. She knows that sometimes she’s very hungry, until she thinks of the skies, and that her father went away. But she also knows that whenever she blows on a dandelion, her dreams can reach any place she wants. And then, all those wishes that she keeps within, so deep inside herself, come true.

María Baranda ◆ Mexican poet and narrator that has been translated into English, French, Portuguese, Lithuanian and German ◆ Her books for children and young adults have been distinguished with a Bologna Ragazzi Award Mention of Honour, White Ravens, and the Bar-co de Vapor Award in Mexico ◆ Is in ibby’s Honour List

Isidro R. Esquivel ◆ Mexican designer and illustrator ◆ Selected for conaculta’s 18th and 20th Catalogue of Illustrators of Publica-tions for Children and Young Readers ◆ In 2011, his work was included in the Second Ibero-American Catalogue of Illustration

Kitsu and The BakuKitsu y el bakuElizabeth Cruz Madrid & Silvana Ávila

People are supposed to sleep at night, but the citizens of the Eastern City have forgotten this. Th e city’s governor is building a gigantic dollhouse for his daughter, and everyone will have to tirelessly work day and night until it’s fi nished. Mountain boy Kitsu will over-come several tests and face the forest demons to solve his community’s prob-lems with the help of a baku, an eater of nightmares. In this coming of age journey, Kitsu will also understand how to deal with his own problems.

Elizabeth Cruz Madrid ◆ Mexican journalist and children’s book writer ◆ She won fi rst place in conafe’s “Cuen-ta Conmigo” contest in 2011 ◆ Granted honourable mention in 2013 in the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz In-ternational Literature Contest

Silvana Ávila ◆ Mexican designer and illustrator ◆ Since 2005, she has worked for diff er-ent publishers and advertising agen-cies ◆ Her work was selected for conacul-ta’s 18th and 20th Catalogue of Illus-trators of Publications for Children and Young Readers

1st ed., Ediciones El Naranjo, 201434 pp.14 × 20 cm (5.5 × 7.9 in)BoardbookISBN: 9786077661795

Age 1+

1st ed., Ediciones El Naranjo – conaculta, 2014152 pp.18 × 24 cm (7 × 9.4 in)Fiction bookISBN: 9786077661726

Age 12+

1st ed., Ediciones El Naranjo, 201280 pp.18 × 25 cm (7 × 9.8 in)Fiction bookISBN: 9786077661436

Age 10+

1st ed., Ediciones El Naranjo, 201480 pp.18 × 25 cm (7 × 9.8 in)Fiction bookISBN: 9786077661917

Age 8+

◆ CANIEM Award for Editorial Art, Mexico, 2014

◆ Selected for Mexico’s National Reading Program in its fourth edition ◆ Book recommended by

IBBY México, 2014 ◆ 2nd place, International

Latino Book Awards, Best Youth Chapter Fiction Book category, USA, 2014 ◆ CANIEM Award for

Editorial Art, Mexico, 2013

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EDICIONES TECOLOTE

E diciones Tecolote was created to reveal Mexico’s artistic and cultural

heritage, and to introduce certain aspects of knowledge to a non-spe-

cialist audience, particularly children and young people. Th is publish-

ing house seeks to renovate the book, transforming it into an interac-

tive medium of learning by means of a novel concept that brings together text and

image through original design. Th is way, history, art and diff erent aspects of human

creation become objects of interest for the greater public.

Ediciones Tecolote has a catalogue of 150 titles broaching history, folk art and

Mexican art. However, in the past few years it has been enriched with other sub-

jects that are of interest in our country and beyond.

Contact:CRISTINA URRUTIA:urrutia@edicionestecolote.com

WEBSITE:http://issuu.com/edicionestecolote

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No, Not You!¡No, tú no!Fanuel Díaz & Luis Lestón

Roberta watches the forest from her window. Her mother’s words echo through her head: “Wash your hands! Don’t wear those shoes”… Two kids yell at her from the forest: “You look like a doll in a shop window!” Pleasing every-body is so hard! She wants to go play with the kids, but she’s not sure that she wants to be like them. Roberta will have to confront herself in order to fi nd her identity during her walk through the forest.

Fanuel Díaz ◆ Researcher in children’s literature ◆ Jury of children’s fi ction and illustra-tion in international contests such as the Bratislava Biennial ◆ Winner of the National Children’s Li-terature Award in Venezuela ◆ Author of several children’s books, and others on theory of children’s lit-erature

Luis Lestón ◆ Young designer born in Venezuela ◆ Has illustrated seven children’s books

What Animals!¡Qué animales!Eduardo Bustos & Lucho Rodríguez

Children can make exotic animal masks with this book’s stylized, colourful il-lustrations. After cutting them out, a small book remains that illustrates the animal full-body, followed by a catchy rhyme.

Eduardo Bustos ◆ Born in Veracruz, Mexico ◆ Elementary school teacher and biology professor at the Normal School for Teachers

◆ Composer and interpreter of music from the Huasteca region, where catchy rhymes are improvised ◆ Has written diverse children’s books

Lucho Rodríguez ◆ Born in Bogota, Colombia ◆ Studied advertising and graphic de-sign ◆ Has illustrated many Latin American books for children ◆ Has received many awards as an il-lustrator and as an advertising cre-ative ◆ His work has been exhibited on se-veral occasions

MigratingMigrarJosé Manuel Mateo & Javier Martínez Pedro

Th is little book tells the story of a mother, her son and her daughter. It talks about the day they had to leave their home and travel north until they reached another country.  Th ey crossed the border thinking they could fi nd work—and, more than anything else, the children wanted to fi nd their father.

José Manuel Mateo ◆ Poet, essayist, editor and professor of literary theory ◆ Has won the International filij Prize twice

Javier Martínez Pedro ◆ Mexican artisan who illustrates with amate bark paper ◆ Has won several fonart awards for his art work

1st ed., Ediciones Tecolote, Mexico, 201528 pp. 26 × 22 cm (10.2 × 8.6 in)Illustrated bookISBN: Pending

Age 6+

1st ed., Ediciones Tecolote, Mexico, 201524 pp. 26 × 35 cm (10.2 × 13.7 in)Illustrated activity bookISBN: Pending

Age 4+

1st ed., Ediciones Tecolote, Mexico, 20111st reprint, Ediciones Tecolote, 201210 pp. 32 × 16 cm (81.28 × 40.64 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786077656555

Age 7+

¡Qué animales!Eduardo Bustos • Lucho Rodríguez¡Qué animales!

Jaguar: Heart of the MountainJaguar, “Corazón de la Montaña”Ana Paula Ojeda & Juan Palomino

Before there was Time and when light did not yet exist, the jaguar—the mys-tery of the night—was the lord of all creatures. And then order arose from chaos, and humans from the jaguar… Th is succinct and lucid retelling of a pre-Hispanic myth preserves the sym-bolic implications that lie beyond the story. Th e images suggest and stimulate readings of these complex interpreta-tions of the world.

Ana Paula Ojeda ◆ Studied Intercultural Management and Development ◆ Her fi rst book, Ladrón del fuego, also illustrated by Juan Palomino, won the García Cubas Award from the Nation-al Institute of Anthropology and His-tory ◆ Th is is her second book

Juan Palomino ◆ Studied Philosophy ◆ He is now a renowned children’s book illustrator ◆ In 2008, he won second place in conaculta’s 18th catalogue ◆ In 2013, he won the 4th Ibero-Ameri-can Catalogue of Illustration

1st ed., Ediciones Tecolote, Mexico, 201436 pp. 26 × 23.5 cm (10.5 × 9 in)Illustrated bookISBN: 9786079365264

Age 10+

◆ 2012 New Horizons Bologna Ragazzi Award ◆ Rights sold to Brazil,

France, Italy, Poland, Spain, USA

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EDITORIAL 3 ABEJAS

T res Abejas is a publishing company that began in 2012 with fi nancial

support from public cultural institutions and private resources.

We specialize in children’s literature. Our editorial and design

team has extensive experience in evaluating literary, artistic and

graphic projects, as well as design and publishing.

Our fi rst collection, Cuéntamelo otra vez—Tell me again—is addressed to

preschoolers, where we try to recover elements of Mexican and Latin American

culture through the literary work of experienced authors and graphic artists with

new concepts and techniques in drawing and illustration.

Contact:MARISELA AGUILAR SALAS:maguilar.3abejas@gmail.com

WEBSITE:www.editorial3abejas.com

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I found a... Encontré un...Alicia Maria Dolores baranda & Cecilia Varela

Encontré un... is a beautiful poem about the adventures of a boy and a stone that grows wings. As he holds on to it, it fl ies so high and so far that he begins to worry that his family will suff er with his absence. Th is is a song of freedom, but also of hearth and home. A lion’s roar emerges from the centre of the Earth in this mysterious book.

Maria Baranda ◆ Poet, writer and translator ◆ Her work has been translated into English, French, Polish and German ◆ A multiple award-winning writer

Cecilia Varela ◆ Studied Fine Arts at the Prilidiano Pueyrredrón National School of Fine Arts ◆ Her work has been published in sev-eral major houses in Mexico and Spain

The Music of the WorldLa música del mundoElman Trevizo Higuera & Evelyn Alarcón Sile

Th is text introduces children to mate-rials that gave rise to traditional instru-ments, such as the indigenous Tarahu-mara peoples’ “tenabari”. Implicit in this text is the passion to create. Th e most important revelation is the ap-preciation of sounds per se, and the extraordinary ability to listen beyond sounds and provide them with a sense.

Elman Trevizo Higuera ◆ Degree in journalism studies ◆ Graduated from Mexico’s School of Writers and the National Graduate Playwriting Studies at the National Institute of Fine Arts ◆ Some of his writings have been trans-lated into English and German

Evelyn Alarcón Siles ◆ Graphic designer and illustrator ◆ Specialist in digital strategy, illustra-tion and photography ◆ Currently works as an independent artist and is focusing extensively on her personal work

Now ¡Abracadabra!Ahora ¡Abracadabra!Luz María del Consuelo Chapela Mendoza & Rodrigo Antonio Vargas Chapela

Here, children will discover the adven-tures of a lovely little monkey fl eeing from a hunter. Based on a story from the oral tradition of the Mixtec-Zapo-tec peoples in Mexico, this is a touch-ing story about the rainforest, its dan-gers, and its magic. A story that will help children understand the value of wildlife and Mother Nature.

Luz María del Consuelo Chapela Mendoza

◆ Has published over one hundred books for children ◆ One of her most popular books is Bi-chos, in collaboration with Roberto Rojo, Nostra, 2005

Rodrigo Antonio Vargas Chapela

◆ Illustrator ◆ Studied Bachelor of Graphic Commu-nication Design ◆ Studied an ma in Visual Arts at the Academy of San Carlos, National Au tonomous University of Mexico (unam) ◆ He has worked with agencies and in-ternational institutions such as uni-cef, unesco and ecpat

Andrea Dresses in RedAndrea se viste de rojoNorma Muñoz Ledo Carrasco & Víctor Manuel García Bernal

Th e texts plays with the sonorous Span-ish synonyms for the color red, such as colorado, and with the multiple red objects that a girl encounters: a roost-er’s comb or a rabbit’s eyes. Th rough the story, children identify objects, fl owers and fruits that contrast red with others colors, and especially identify their own predilections and tastes.

Norma Muñoz Ledo Carrasco ◆ Studied a degree in education. Mas-ters in Children’s Literature from the University of Warwick, UK ◆ She has written widely on literature for children and young people

Víctor Manuel García Bernal ◆ He has illustrated many books for dif-ferent publishing houses ◆ His illustrations earned a Special Men-tion for the International Youth Libra-ry’s White Ravens Catalogue

1st ed. 3 Abejas S.A. 201324 pp.19 × 21 cm (7.5 × 9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786078306114

Age 4+

1st ed. 3 Abejas S.A. 201324 pp.19 × 21 cm (7.5 × 9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786078306145

Age 4+

1st ed. 3 Abejas S.A. 201324 pp.19 × 21 cm (7.5 × 9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786078306053

Age 4+

1st ed. 3 Abejas S.A. 201324 pp.19 × 21 cm (7.5 × 9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786078306107

Age 4+

◆ Chosen by the Secretariat of Public Education for school libraries in 2015

◆ Chosen for IBBY Mexico’s Guide for Children and Young Readers 2015 ◆ Mention in the FCE

Spanish-American Catalogue 2014

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FOEM

T he Editorial Board of the State Pubic Administration (ceape) pro-

duces, distributes and protects publications by the State of Mexico’s

departments and auxiliary institutions. Among other things, ceape

has undertaken the systematic organization of collections and series

in the Fondo Editorial del Estado de México (foem), the imprint that has distin-

guished publications by the State of Mexico’s government since 2012. It is also

concerned with fostering the love of reading through incentives for creating and

recovering literary works; stimulating the creation of new readers; and projecting

the State of Mexico’s natural, cultural, historic and social wealth. One of its collec-

tions is Lectores, Niños y Jóvenes, formed by the Literatura Infantil and Literatura

Juvenil series, aimed at children from 5 to 12 years of age and young people from 13

to 18 years of age, respectively.

Contact:ALONSO F. SALINAS FRANCO:alonso.gem@outlook.comFÉLIX SUÁREZ GONZÁLEZ:suarezf6@hotmail.comCONSEJO EDITORIAL DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN PÚBLICA ESTATAL:consejoeditorial@edomex.gob.mxWEBSITE:www.edomex.gob.mx/consejoeditorial

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Among MonstersEntre monstruosElizabeth Cruz Madrid & Rocío Solís Cuevas

Human beings are far from perfect. In this story, six children discover their parents’ dark side, and even their own. Th at side of us—the unpleasant one we like to hide from everyone else—can sometimes have the same features as classical monsters: La Llorona, the Were wolf, the Witch, the Invisible Man, and even War—a monstrous social phenomenon.

Elizabeth Cruz Madrid ◆ Studied Communications at the Na-tional Autonomous University of Mex-ico (unam)

◆ Worked as a journalist in Mexican me-dia such as Radio unam and El Univer-sal and El Financiero newspapers ◆ Since 2007, she has written and edited various educational books for publish-ers such as Santillana, Sistema uno, Castillo, Esfi nge ◆ She has won several awards for her children’s stories

Rocío Solís Cuevas ◆ Graduated from the Masters in Edi-torial Design at the Center for Gestalt Studies and the diploma course in il-lustration at the San Carlos Academy ◆ Her work has been selected for the Fourth Ibero-American Catalogue of Illustration 2013 ◆ Some of her work can be found at: http://rociosolis.poliphilo.org

The Book of Children who Wear GlassesEl libro de l@s niñ@s que usan gafasAlexis Díaz-Pimienta & Irma Bastida Herrera

Is there any reason why children with glasses should have a bad time or be unhappy? Of course there isn’t. Do you wear glasses? Can you imagine what it means to have a book that was writ-ten just for you—not simply with a dedication, but with poems inspired by you and other children like you? What does it feel like to be a book’s main character? Experience it and discover it here.

Alexis Díaz Pimienta (La Habana, Cuba, 1966)

◆ Writer and improvisation poet ◆ Author of 35 books (novels, essays, poetry and stories) ◆ He has won the La Rosa Blanca Na-tional Award in Cuba three times for his writings featuring his character Chamaquilli

Irma Bastida Herrera ◆ Enjoys interpreting texts with images ◆ She illustrates books for diff erent pub-lishers ◆ In 2013 she was honored with the Golden Apple at the Biennial Illus-tration Bratislava ◆ Some of her work can be seen at www.ibasther.blogspot.com

The Book of GhostsEl libro de los fantasmasAndrés Acosta, Irma Bastida Herrera, Ricardo García Trejo & Rocío Solís Cuevas

Do you believe in ghosts? Some can scare us and others make us giggle. Sometimes, if we hold our breath and listen really well, we can sense what lies beyond the visible. An unknown world appears before us, and we re-alize that there are always small mys-teries to discover within large secrets.

Andrés Acosta ◆ Born in Guerrero in 1964, he has pub-lished 16 novels and two plays for chil-dren, young readers and adults ◆ He is the author of El complejo de Faetón (sm, 2006), Olfato (sm, 2009), Subterráneos (sm, 2012), Lavadora de culpas (conaculta, 2006) and Agua en polvo (Norma, 2010)

◆ Member of the National System of Art Creators

Irma Bastida Herrera ◆ Received the Golden Apple distinction in the Biennial Illustration Bratislava ◆ Some of her work can be seen in www.ibasther.blogspot.com

Ricardo García Trejo ◆ Studied graphic design at Universidad del Valle de Toluca ◆ Studied at the Norman Rockwell School of Illustration

Rocío Solís Cuevas ◆ Studied a Masters in Editorial Design at the Center for Gestalt Studies ◆ Diploma in illustration from the Acad-emy of San Carlos ◆ Her work was selected for the 4th Ibe-ro-American Illustration Catalogue in 2013 ◆ Some of her work can be seen at: http://rociosolis.poliphilo.org

Sharash and Federico’s GiftSharash y el regalo de FedericoLizbeth Padilla & Ricardo García Trejo

An exploration of Bosco—an animated being that narrates the adventures of its inhabitants in this book’s colourful pages—becomes an exciting journey through the world of fantasy, where Sharash Menglow and Federico recon-cile their diff erences in the company of young women made from lava, girls with hair made of honey, witches, beau-tiful water nymphs and angels called ofanim. Journeys and meetings among these peculiar characters off er a lesson in kindness, hope and happiness.

Lizbeth Padilla ◆ Born in Tlalnepantla, State of Méxi-co, in 1961 ◆ Has won several recognitions from the Center for Writers of Toluca (cte) and the State of Mexico Institute of Culture (imc) ◆ Has published poetry books such as: La piel de los ausentes, Tragaluz del insomnio, Alquimista de lágrimas, El juego de las transformaciones and En-lobar epifanías: antología personal

Ricardo García Trejo ◆ Studied graphic design at Universi-dad del Valle in Toluca ◆ He studied at the Norman Rockwell School of Illustration ◆ Has worked for diff erent private and public institutions

1st edition. foem. 201460 pp.22.5 × 23 cm (8.8 × 9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786074953626

Age 4+

1st edition. foem. 201468 pp.22.5 × 23 cm (8.8 × 9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786074953473

Age 6+

1st edition. foem. 201572 pp.22.5 × 23 cm (8.8 × 9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786074953633

Age: 4+

1st edition. foem. 2014192 pp.22.5 × 23 cm (8.8 × 9 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786074953664

Age 4+

◆ Honourable mention in the children’s literature category (poetry), International Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Literature Award 2013 ◆ Won the children’s

literature award (poetry) in the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz International Literature Contest in 2013

◆ Honourable mention in the Children’s Literature category (stories), Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz International Literature Contest 2013

◆ Won the Children’s Literature Award 2013 (stories), Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz International Literature Contest 2013

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FONDO DECULTURAECONÓMICA

F ondo de Cultura Económica is one of the leading publishing houses in Latin

America and has been publishing books on a wide array of subjects for

eighty years. Our books are distributed throughout the continent through

our branches in Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Spain,

the United States, Peru and Venezuela. Over the course of the last 25 years, our fourteen

series of books for children and young readers published by our children’s books division

have included titles of the highest literary and visual quality aiming at a critical and

demanding readership. Our most innovative books have received important distinctions

such as the New Horizons Award, and some of our titles have been listed in the White

Ravens Catalogue and in aiga’s 50 Books/50 Covers competition. Several of our books for

children and young adults have been translated into sixteen languages.

Contact:SOCORRO VENEGAS:svenegas@fondodeculturaeconomica.com

WEBSITE:www.fondodeculturaeconomica.com

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Life without SantiLa vida sin SantiAndrea Maturana & Francisco Javier Olea

Santi and Maia are separated because one of them is going to live far away, and they won’t be able to see each oth-er for a while. Days are sad and com-plicated at fi rst. Eventually, the dis-tance will lessen and the void will be fi lled. Will there still be a place avail-able for Santi when he comes back?

Andrea Maturana ◆ An established Latin American au-thor born in Santiago de Chile ◆ In 1997 she published her fi rst nov-el, El daño, which was very well re-ceived by the public and critics

Francisco Javier Olea ◆ He has been an illustrator and paint-er since 1999, and works at El Mer-curio newspaper

Strange DaysLos días rarosMaría Fernanda Heredia & Roger Ycaza

A child experiences a life-changing e vent, and an otherwise regular day suddenly takes an unexpected turn. Nothing seems quite as it should—nei-ther the boy’s daily cup of hot choco-late nor the park bench. Time goes by, and he must complete a personal mis-sion before he can leave this diffi cult moment behind because “strange days get bored and leave soon enough.”

María Fernanda Heredia ◆ María Fernanda Heredia is an Ecua-dorian illustrator, graphic designer and author of over 25 books for chil-dren and young readers ◆ She is the fi ve-time winner of Ecua-dor’s National Prize for Literature for Children and Young Readers

Roger Ycaza ◆ Roger Ycaza is an Ecuadorian illus-trator and musician. He has illustra-ted over 60 short stories and novels for children and young adults ◆ In 2014 he received Ecuador’s Nation-al Prize for Illustration

With Eyes Wide OpenCon los ojos abiertosFrancisco Hinojosa

Th e protagonist of this novel is a 15- year-old girl who runs away from home and survives by doing odd jobs. Soon she gets involved with a student who suff ers from chronic insomnia which begins to drive him mad. Th is novel opens readers’ eyes to things that often lead young people to take extreme de-cisions at a time in their lives when they start to build a life-project based on their experiences, plans, objectives, goals and feelings.

Francisco Hinojosa ◆ One of Mexico’s leading authors of children’s literature ◆ Th is year he was selected by cona-culta as the ambassador for the Chil-dren and Young Adults’ Internation-al Book Fair (filij) to represent and promote children and young adults’ literature in Mexico and around the world ◆ Shortlisted for the First sm Iberi-an-American Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award, 2005 ◆ Honorary member of the National Sistem of Art Creators, Fondo Nacio-nal para la Cultura y las Artes, 1993-2000, 2003-2005, 2007-2010 and 2010-2013 ◆ Fellowship of the Fondo Nacional pa-ra la Cultura y las Artes, Mexico, 1991-1992 ◆ National Short Story Award, San Lu-is Potosí, 1993

The Man Who Was a MapEl hombre que fue un mapaIgnacio Padilla & Rafael Barajas, El Fisgón

Hipotálamo, an ageing warrior dis-charged from the army, becomes a sage famous for fi nding out the point of support that will move the world. Quimera, the city where he was born in, becomes famous after the local people built an enormous labyrinth to protect Hipotálamo’s creation. Th e story takes us on an adventure to discover the fate of the labyrinth and the secret left by the wise man before he died.

Ignacio Padilla ◆ Multi-awarded author whose books have been translated into more than 20 languages ◆ Has worked as an editor and diplo-mat ◆ Has held a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation

Rafael Barajas ◆ He is a curator, muralist, paint er, re-searcher, writer and interviewer, and one of Mexico’s most famous polit-ical cartoonists

1st ed., fce Mexico, 201540 pp.28 × 21 cm (11.02 × 8.26 in)Picture bookISBN: Pending

Age 6+

1st ed., fce-Mexico, 201572 pp. 19 × 15 cm (7.48 × 5.90 in)NovelISBN: 9786071625779

Age 13+

1st ed., fce Mexico, 201488 pp.19 × 15 cm (7.48 × 5.90 in)Children’s fictionISBN: 9786071623614

Age 9+

1st ed., fce Mexico, 201448 pp.23 × 20 cm (9.05 × 7.87 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786071619716

Age 6+

◆ Winner of the XVIII A la Orilla del Viento Picture book Award 2014

◆ XVII A la Orilla del Viento Picture book Award Mention of Honor 2013 ◆ Rights sold to

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LIBROS PARAIMAGINAR

W e embrace diversity. Imagining is all about playing with words

and images. Children’s books that feature contents and images

from a variety of places.

Embark on a journey with us across an ocean of possibilities.

Imagining is all about playing with words and images. Characters, stories, tales, and

narratives are created by inventing and dreaming.

At Libros para Imaginar we embrace diversity in children’s books, featuring

illustrations and contents from a variety of places. Here you will fi nd our character

Xook, which means “to read” in Mayan. He represents a cacomixtle, a mammal na-

tive to Mexico. Let Xook guide you down the multiple trails of the imagination.

Contact:IXCHEL DELGADO:info@librosparaimaginar.comWEBSITE:www.librosparaimaginar.comwww.librosinfantiles.com.mx

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In the Village of ViceversaEn la aldea de viceversaBecky Rubinstein & Irma Bastida

Come with me to the village of Vice-Ver-sa, where there are verses galore that will make you laugh and smile out loud. You will soon fall in love with real char-acters, like you and your friends from school, and fantasy ones: cherubs, elves, magicians and witches.

Becky Rubinstein ◆ Was born in Mexico ◆ She loves writing for children ◆ She received the Juan de la Cabada Award granted by the National Insti-tute of Fine Arts (inba) in Campeche for Un árbol gatológico, which has become a modern classic

Irma Bastida ◆ Mexican illustrator ◆ She enjoys translating words into pic-tures ◆ Her work includes developing pub-lishing projects and independent il-lustration

The Child TeapotsLas teteras niñasBecky Rubinstein, Rocío Solís & Irma Bastida

Th e Child Teapots announces teatime, pleasure in words and delight in imag-es. Th is book of poems is the product of visual experience, of observing tea-pots galore, made of pottery, porcelain, and white clay. Th e Child Teapots was born to cheer up children and grown-ups alike, made possible by the inven-tiveness of Becky, who creates images through words, and Irma and Rocío, creators of images through color.

Becky Rubinstein ◆ Writer, poet, translator; holds a doc-torate in modern literature

◆ Received honourable mention in the José Martí Worldwide Award for Lit-erature Costa Rica, 1997 ◆ Has published over thirty books on her own and as joint publications

Rocío Solís ◆ Mexican designer and illustrator ◆ Her work was chosen for the 4th Ibe-ro-American Catalogue of Illustra-tion, 2013 ◆ Has participated in diff erent group shows

Irma Bastida ◆ Mexican designer and illustrator ◆ Won the Golden Apple at the Bien-nial of Illustration Bratislava, 2013 ◆ Currently does illustration projects for diff erent publishers

Animals from my LandAnimales de mi tierraDydya López & Abril Castillo

Enjoy animals from the Costa Chica in the state of Guerrero. Th ey’re part of this short story where children will learn abstract mathematical concepts.

Dydya López ◆ She studied biology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (unam) ◆ Member of the Amuzga people from Xochistlahuaca, Gue rrero

◆ She is the author of the fi rst bilingual indigenous language/Spanish thesis in Mexico

Abril Castillo ◆ Illustrator, writer and editor ◆ Has participated since 2007 in the or-ganizing committee for El Ilustrade-ro, Fundación sm and the Guadala-jara Book Fair, who are in charge of the Ibero-American Catalogue of Il-lustration ◆ Her work has been shown in France, United States, Venezuela, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica and Mexico

Where Do Dreams Come From?¿De dónde vienen los sueños?Maria de Jesús Nieto, Zoraida Vásquez Beveraggi & Esmeralda Ríos

Don’t we all wonder where dreams come from? A girl and her mother fl y off with a few words of magic to fi nd the answer. On their way, they witness unimaginable events. Amidst the coloured lights, stellar winds, stars, and clouds, they discover the Moon and it’s Lady; the Ancestral Mother and the Huntresses of Crazy (re-ally crazy) Dreams… but will they fi nd the answer?

Maria de Jesús Nieto ◆ A dancer, María received formal train-ing at the Mexican National Ballet’s School of Contemporary Dance ◆ She received the prize for Best Female Performer at the inba-uam National Contemporary Dance Awards and a performance scholarship from the Na-

tional Fund for Culture and the Arts (fonca)

Zoraida Vásquez Beveraggi ◆ Zoraida is a writer. Her works include: 501 maravillas del viejo Nuevo Mun-do and Cara de aire, for which she received an award at the Internation-al Book Fair for Children and Young Readers (filij) in 2004 ◆ She holds a master’s degree in Latin- American Literature from the Univer-sity of Paris III- Sorbonne, in France

Esmeralda Ríos ◆ Studied design and visual communi-cation at the National Autonomous University of Mexico’s National School of Fine Arts (unam) ◆ Her work has been featured in cona-culta’s Catalogue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers and in Oltre Lo Specchio, As-sociazione Culturale Teatrio, Italy ◆ She has illustrated stories and creates fi lm animations

1st ed., Libros para Imaginar, 201332 pp.15 × 22.5 cm (5.90 × 8.85 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786079306021, Libros para ImaginarISBN: 9786075162881, conaculta

Age 4-6

1st ed., Libros para Imaginar, 201552 pp.20.5 × 21 cm (8.07 × 8.26 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786079306106

Age 3-6

1st ed., Libros para Imaginar, 201494.5 × 13 cm (37.20 × 5.11 in)Folding bookISBN: 9786079306083, Libros para ImaginarISBN: 9786075167398, conaculta

Age 3-6

1st ed., Libros para Imaginar, 201133 pp.26 × 19 cm (10.23 × 7.48 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786079537050

Age 8-10

◆ First Mexican illustrator to receive the Bratislava Golden Apple, 2013

◆ Selected for the Catalogue of Illustrators at the Sharjah International Book Fair, United Arab Emirates, 2013

◆ These illustrations represented Mexico in the 24th Biennal of Illustration Bratislava, 2013

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MÉNDEZ CORTÉSEDITORES

O ur project is guided by a constant commitment to education in order

to improve the quality of teaching support books used in Mexico’s

classrooms. We are also involved in technological evolution, and we’re

innovating on better teaching options with the aim of fostering and

strengthening learning through digital tools.

Our new children’s literature series, Letras Mágicas, aims to enable linguistic

development from the early stages of infancy.

Th is project invites children to read and let their imagination fl y, with the in-

tention of awakening and promoting curiosity and taste for literature by means of

diff erent, fascinating stories, beautifully illustrated by outstanding Mexican and

international artists from the publishing milieu.

Contact:CLAUDIA TAPIA MÁRQUEZ:ctapiam@mc-editores.com.mxMARICARMEN MÉNDEZ CORTÉS:mmendezc@mc-editores.com.mxWEBSITE:www.mc-editores.com.mx

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Berengario, The Whale CalfEl ballenato BerengarioFernanda Tolmen & Tania Recio

One day, Berengario decided to change his name and put an end to his prob-lems. He fi xed one of them—but was never able to get rid of the other.

Fernanda Tolmen ◆ Lecturer, teacher and storyteller ◆ Writes children’s literature and text-books for preschool. Born in Mexico City ◆ Has also published Un perro calleje-ro and Entre la hiedra in this series

Tania Recio ◆ Studied graphic design at the Nation-al School of Fine Arts (enap) ◆ Has worked for publishers such as Editorial Progreso, Editorial Porrúa, Ediciones El Naranjo and Editores Unidos Mexicanos ◆ Has participated in collective exhi-bitions in casul, Centro Cultural “Estación Indianillas”, Casa Kuii and Museo Taborda in Buenos Aires, Ar-gentina ◆ Her work was selected for conacul-ta's 21st Catalogue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers

EarsOrejasPablo Menalc & Herenia González

Have you ever seen a small, white dog that looks like a rabbit? Or a white rab-bit that looks like a dog? Orejas was confused, and had no idea whether he was a dog or a bunny. How did he solve this dilemma?

Pablo Menalc ◆ Professor with a degree in education. Born in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato ◆ Author of children’s literature, peda-gogical advisor and reading promot-er in diff erent states in Mexico

◆ He has also published Enrique, el constructor and Las donas de Da-niel in this series

Herenia González ◆ Mexican illustrator. Has collaborated with diff erent publishers in Mexico City ◆ Primarily does digital and tradition-al children’s illustration ◆ Has participated in group shows such as the 6th International Artistic Con-test for Children and Youth in Czesto-chowa, Poland; “La muerte ilustrada” in the Seattle Center, Washington, D.C., and “Ecoscopios” in Pa seo de la Reforma, Mexico City ◆ Is currently developing personal proj-ects. She has recently begun to work in non-utilitarian pottery

Stray DogUn perro callejeroFernanda Tolmen & Claudia Navarro

With the help of his grandmother and a dictionary, Raul tries to convince his mom to let him keep a stray dog as a pet. Th e key, however, is to use highfa-lutin words.

Fernanda Tolmen ◆ Writes children’s literature and text-books for preschool. Born in Mexico City ◆ Lecturer, teacher and storyteller ◆ Has also published El ballenato Be-rengario and Entre la hiedra in this series

Claudia Navarro ◆ Graphic designer from the National School of Fine Arts (enap) ◆ Her work has been selected for sev-eral editions of conaculta's Cata-logue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers ◆ She has worked for diff erent publish-ers in Mexico and the United States ◆ In 2012 she curated and designed the “Memorias Trazadas” exhibition in Bue nos Aires, Argentina ◆ She recently created an animated sto-ry for conaculta’s Alas y Raíces pro-gram

The Pirate with the Upside-Down SmileEl pirata de la sonrisa al revésCarmen Coralt & Alex Herrerías

“He must be a sourpuss and he also smells,” or so says everyone about the pirate with the upside-down smile. One day, he tries to straighten his smile and can’t do it… until something incredible happens!

Carmen Coralt ◆ Primary school teacher. Born in Mex-ico City ◆ Editor and technical reviewer of text-books for preschool, primary and sec-ondary school, and writer of children’s books ◆ In this series, she has also published El pegaso de mamá and Dinosaurios y cucarachas

Alex Herrerías ◆ Studied design and visual communi-cation with a specialty in illustration at the National School of Fine Arts (enap) ◆ Has worked for diff erent publishers in Mexico City and abroad ◆ Has received diff erent awards such as the Gabino Barreda Silver Medal (2007, unam), Silver Mention in the Design for Illustration Awards (2011), Honourable Mention in the 26th Cat-alogue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers in the conaculta's medal for the best illustration portfolio in the Behance Portafolios Reviews Mexico (2013), Award for Design in the category of illustration (2014)

1st ed., mc-editores- México, 201528 pp. 22 × 22 cm (8.6 × 8.6 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786077732686

Age 3+

1st ed., mc-editores- México, 201520 pp. 15 × 22 cm (5.9 × 8.6 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786077732709

Age 3+

1st ed., mc-editores- México, 201420 pp. 22 × 22 cm (8.6 × 8.6 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786077732679

Age 3+

1st ed., mc-editores- México, 201528 pp. 22 × 30 cm (8.6 × 11.8 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786077732655

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NORMA

E ditorial Norma was founded in Cali, Colombia in 1960. With almost

55 years of experience editing textbooks and books for children and

young readers, it is one of the most important publishing houses in

Latin America. Norma works in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador,

Guatemala, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. Th e Children and Young Reader’s Cata-

logue has more than 600 books that are highly appreciated in schools, libraries and

bookshops. More than a hundred of our books are part of the classroom and school

libraries in Mexico’s public school system. Our authors and books have been award-

ed the most distinguished literary prizes: Hans Christian Andersen, Astrid Lindgren

Memorial Award, Newberry Medal and the Norma International Prize.

Contact:LORENZA ESTANDÍA:lorenza.estandia@carvajal.com

WEBSITE:www.literaturainfantilnorma.com

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The Book that DiesEl libro que se muereRicardo Chávez Castañeda & Carlos Vélez Aguilera

Death is never the end of any story—it’s almost always the beginning of all those stories we call life. Th is book has thir-ty-two stories that try to answer most of the questions children have around death. What happens when someone dies? What is the meaning of dying? Readers may identify with some of the characters that have asked the same questions and lived through the same experiences.

Ricardo Chávez Castañeda ◆ Psychologist and writer born in Mex-ico ◆ More than 30 books published ◆ Th e Book that Dies was awarded the White Ravens in 2013 and chosen as one of the 5 best and most original books for children by Venezuela’s Book Bank in 2013

Carlos Vélez Aguilera ◆ Mexican illustrator ◆ Fulltime illustrator for diff erent pub-lishing houses ◆ In 2011, he won third prize in cona-culta’s 21st Catalogue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers

Of Rascals, Guzzlers and BitersDe astutos, tragones y mordelonesJudy Goldman & Juan Gedovius

With fabulous illustrations by Juan Gedovius, you will feel like a rascal, a guzzler and a biter. And with Judy Gold-man’s stories you will get to know more about the ancient Mayan and Aztec stories that explain why there are rab-bits in this world and how come they’ve always been so smart. You will also learn about Mayan beliefs about the origin of the world and all its creatures.

Judy Goldman ◆ An outstanding Mexican author that specializes in folk stories and legends from the Aztec and Mayan cultures ◆ Her books have been translated into English ◆ Awarded with ibby’s Antoniorrobles Award in 1984

Juan Gedovius ◆ Work by this talented Mexican illus-trator and author can be found in books, textbooks, magazines, posters, museums and set designs ◆ White Ravens Special Mention in 1998 for Trucas and in 2002 with Morado al cubo; ibby Honour List 2004; ibby Silent Book in Lampedu-sa Italy 2014

My Dad is a TlacuiloMi papá es un tlacuiloSandra Siemens & Tania Juárez

In pre-Hispanic Mexico, tlacuilos were the painters and illustrators of the co-dices and temple walls. In this beauti-ful and poetic story, a small boy talks about his daily life with his father, the town’s tlacuilo, so he may learn the occupation he will inherit in the future. Along with his spirit guides and other lovely animals, the readers will under-stand the importance and beauty of this ancestral occupation.

Sandra Siemens ◆ Argentinian author for children and young readers ◆ Has published 14 books ◆ Awarded with Norma Fundalectura’s Prize in 2008 with El último helio-gábalo and a special nomination in White Ravens in 2011 with El hombre de los pies murciélago

Tania Juárez ◆ Mexican designer and communicator ◆ Has illustrated literature, poetry and textbooks ◆ Awarded with the Belle Epoque Prize

Soldiers in the RainSoldados en la lluviaToño Malpica & María Teresa Hevia

During the Mexican Revolution, a 9- and a 5-year-old orphan brother and sister have to face their grandfather’s illness and the hunger caused by the war. A man comes to their house, and believing that he’s the devil, they nego-tiate the old man’s life. Th e story reveals each character’s past, their faults, fan-tasies and dreams.

Toño Malpica ◆ One of the most distinguished Mex-ican authors for children and young readers ◆ Has published 28 books ◆ Soldiers in the Rain was awarded the Fundación Cuatrogatos Award for Best Books for Children and Young Readers by Ibero-American Creators in 2014

María Teresa Hevia ◆ Colombian plastic artist and illustra-tor ◆ Studied in Bogota, Barcelona and Paris

1st ed. Norma-Bienes de Consumo Internacional, México, 2013 256 pp. 11.7 × 20 cms (4.5 × 8 in) ISBN: 9786079107482

Age 11+

1st ed. Grupo Editorial Norma México, 201280 pp. 14 × 18.7 cms (5.6 × 7.4 in) Illustrated bookISBN: 9786079107093

Age 7+

1st ed. Grupo Editorial Norma México, 201288 pp. 11.7 × 20 cms (4.5 × 8 in) Illustrated bookISBN: 9786077220657

Age 9+

1st. ed. Norma-Carvajal Educación, Bogotá, 2013 168 pp. 11.7 × 20 cms (4.5 × 8 in) ISBN: 9789584541314

Age 11+

◆ RIGHTS: Worldwide rights in Spanish printed book and ebook. License granted for 5 years. Royalties 6% for author and 4% for illustrator. Contract signed in 2012 for a 5 years period

◆ RIGHTS: Worldwide in Spanish printed book and e-book. License granted for 5 years. Royalties 6% for author and 4% for illustrator. Contract signed in 2011 for 5 years period

◆ RIGHTS: Worldwide rights in Spanish printed book and e-book. License granted for 5 years. Royalties 10% for the author. Contract signed in 2011 for 5 years period

◆ RIGHTS: Worldwide rights in Spanish printed book and e-book. License granted for 5 years. Royalties 10% for the author. Contract signed in 2011 for 5 years period

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SANTILLANA

Alfaguara Infantil y Juvenil is a line of fi ction books aimed at readers

from the age of three to adolescence. In over 40 years, our line has

been recognised for its literary quality, its wide variety of local and

international authors, the careful balance of classic and award-winning

writers with up-and-coming authors and illustrators, its vast diversity of genres, design,

and contents where length and complexity is tailored to students’ reading level.

Generations of readers have discovered the pleasure of reading thanks to this list,

one of the richest and most important in the history of Spanish-language literature

for children and young readers.

Contact:PILAR ARMIDA:marmida@santillana.com.mx

WEBSITE:www.leeralfaguara.com.mx www.santillana.com.mx

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The Story of a Broken Heart... and Perhaps a Couple of FangsHistoria sobre un corazón roto… y tal vez un par de colmillosMónica B. Brozon & O’Kif

Sebastián can’t sleep because his neigh-bours’ new dog makes too much noise. And that’s his best excuse for meeting his neighbour, with whom he’s com-pletely in love. Nadia is strange and mysterious, but Sebastián doesn’t care. He’s decided he will confess his love, even if his friend Pedro is convinced that she’s a vampire girl. Could this be true?

Mónica B. Brozon ◆ She studied media and communica-tions and has a diploma in fi lm di-rection, but she admits her true call-ing was always writing ◆ Her career in the world of books for children was launched in 1996 when she received the Mexican edition of the Barco de Vapor award for ¡Casi medio año! ◆ She’s now one of Mexico’s most im-portant authors of books for children and young adults

O’Kif (Alejandro O’Keeffe) ◆ O’Kif is a well-known Argentinian il-lustrator, cartoonist and engraver who’s collaborated with many pub-lishing houses ◆ He continually teaches art workshops for professionals and amateurs ◆ In 1997, he was the recipient of the White Ravens Award

The Dream of a BeanEl sueño de una alubiaEduardo Carrera & Amanda Mijangos

Sheltered by the earth, the bean sleeps, waiting for the drop of water that will make its dream come true—to dazzle with leaves and fl owers. Th is book ap-proaches the life cycle of plants through poetry and gorgeous watercolours that invite readers to dream.

Eduardo Carrera ◆ Aside from writing, he leads poetry workshops for children

◆ He’s written several books for children for diff erent publishing houses ◆ Universo de Palabras was selected by Venezuela’s Book Bank as one of the best children’s books in 2009

Amanda Mijangos ◆ She prefers to illustrate with water-colours, and her burbles and blobs add a dreamlike quality that make her images instantly recognizable ◆ She’s participated in several art shows in Mexico, and collaborates regular-ly with various institutions ◆ El sueño de una alubia is her fi rst book for children

The Good, the Bad, and the WorstBuenos, malos y peoresFrancisco Hinojosa & Luis San Vicente

Don Tarantulón, Josefi na the rat and the small Mosquito meet frequently to tell each other the mean things they do to humans, and take delight in the vile-ness of their actions. One day, they hear that it’s pretty easy to be bad. It’s being good that’s tough—so they decide to fi nd how true this is.

Francisco Hinojosa ◆ Undoubtedly one of the most import-ant contemporary children’s books’ authors, he’s also a teacher and has written poetry, theatre, fi ction and essays for adults

◆ He’s published over 20 books for chil-dren. Th e scope of his work makes him the most-widely read author in this genre in Mexico ◆ In 2014, he became the fi rst Children’s Literature Ambassador for Mexico, a well-deserved distinction awarded to him by conaculta and other insti-tutions

Luis San Vicente ◆ A talented graphic designer and il-lustrator, his work has appeared in several types of publications, both in Mexico and overseas ◆ He received the Encouragement Prize in the celebrated Noma competition in Japan ◆ He’s currently the Art Director of Re-forma, one of Mexico’s major news-papers

The MachineLa máquinaAntonio Malpica

Chano is in a predicament—he wasn’t accepted to the school he applied to, and will have to fi gure out what to do with his time. His grandfather is insuf-ferable and plays the oboe in the attic, isolated from the world. Chano and his grandfather do not get along very well at all, but events will lead them shoul-der to shoulder through the world as they chase after a mysterious clue to a place where there is no time, no rules and no confl icts.

Antonio Malpica ◆ Although he started out his adult working life as an engineer, he’s now one of the most beloved Mexican au-thors of books for children and teen-agers, as well as one of the most pro-lifi c ◆ Aside from his light prose, laugh-out-loud bits, and endearing characters, his use of social media has earned him a wide following of readers from all backgrounds, nationalities and ages

1st ed., Santillana Ediciones Generales S.A. de C.V., México, 20041st ed., Editorial Santillana S.A. de C.V., México, 2013232 pp.12 x 20 cm (4.7 × 7.8 in)Middle GradeISBN: 9786070115172

Age 12+

1st ed., Editorial Santillana S.A. de C.V., México, 201348 pp.21 × 27 cm (8.2 × 10.6 in)Picture BookISBN: 9786070120022

Age 4+

1st ed., Santillana Ediciones Generales, S.A. de C.V., México, 20092st ed., Editorial Santillana S.A. de C.V., México, 201544 pp.15.5 × 19 cm (6.1 × 7.4 in)Chapter BookISBN: 9786070125089

Age 6+

1st ed., Editorial Santillana S.A. de C.V., México, 2013192 pp.14 × 23 cm (5.5 × 9 in)Young AdultISBN: 9786070120664

Age 14+

◆ Poetry and almost-impressionist illustrations gather round in this beautiful book to tell a well-known tale from a fresh perspective. Bound to be celebrated by poets, artists and nature enthusiasts alike

◆ Written by our own international ambassador for Mexican Children’s Literature, this is a hilarious tale of three critters who can’t quite decide whether to be good, bad, or just their very own unpleasant and critter-like selves

◆ With a quirky premise, fantastic rhythm, and a delightful cast of characters, it’s no wonder this is, by far, Mónica B. Brozon’s most popular middle-grade novel published by Alfaguara

◆ Malpica’s first-voice narrator envelops readers from the first page and carries them through a moving adventure that delicately paints a portrait of the relationship between an old man and his grandchild, and of the journey that will change both of their lives forever

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NOSTRA EDICIONES

N ostra Ediciones is an independent Mexican publishing house found-

ed in the year 2000. Its main editorial line is directed to children and

young readers. Its books refl ect a concern for the distribution of

knowledge, literary contents and quality visual proposals. Th is eff ort

has resulted in Nostra’s yearly success in having its books selected to form a part

of Reading Rooms Program created by the Secretariat of Public Education and of

favourite books by A Leer/ibby Mexico. Nostra has been organizing the Invenciones

International Contest for Childen’s and Young Fiction and Picture books since 2009,

sponsored by Fundación Telmex with the collaboration of A Leer/ibby Mexico and

the Guadalajara International Book Fair.

Contact:ANNEL OSORIO:annel@nostraediciones.com

WEBSITE:www.nostraediciones.com

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Mayas and their RootsLos mayas y sus raícesCarlos Montemayor & Boris Viskin

An art edition with text in Spanish and Maya, this book pays homage to one of our Meso-American cultures. Com-piled by Carlos Montemayor, one of the greatest eminences in the subject, it has three stories of cenotes—natural wells—written originally in Mayan by contemporary authors and illustrated by Boris Viskin.

Carlos Montemayor ◆ Mexican writer with profuse works in narrative, poetry and essays ◆ Active promoter of indigenous lan-guages and cultural diversity in Mex-ico ◆ Winner of international distinctions such as the Juan Rulfo award given by Radio Francia Internacional in 1993

Boris Viskin ◆ Renowned artist born in Mexico City in 1960 ◆ His work has been displayed in many solo and collective exhibitions in dif-ferent countries

Animals of the New WorldAnimales del nuevo mundoMiguel León-Portilla & Miguel Castro Leñero

Art book aimed at children and young people, that off ers descriptions and stories in a Spanish-Nahuatl bilingual edition of seven animals native to the American continent. Th ese oral stories were originally dictated to friar Ber-nardino de Sahagún by fi fteenth-cen-tury indigenous Mexican sages and selected ones from the General Histo-ry of the Th ings of the New Spain or the Florentine Codex.

Miguel León-Portilla ◆ Mexican anthropologist and historian ◆ Distinguished researcher and profes-sor at the National Autonomous Uni-versity of Mexico (unam) ◆ Specialist in preHispanic cultures of central Mexico

Miguel Castro Leñero ◆ Mexican painter with more than thir-ty years of artistic production ◆ His work forms part of art collections in Austria, New York and Mexico ◆ Member of the National System for Art Creators

The Little Girl who was Always HungryLa pequeña niña que siempre tenía hambreYasbil Mendoza Huerta & Mauricio Gómez Morin

In the beautiful state of Oaxaca, some traditions are essential for the heart. Th is Zapotec story, translated into Spa-nish, is fi lled with humour, and tells us how a very hungry girl managed to cheerfully and zestfully quench her appetite.

Yasbil Mendoza Huerta ◆ Anthropologist, linguist and musi-cian born in Mexico City ◆ Has worked as an instrumentalist in various symphonic orchestras and interprets traditional Mexican music ◆ Artistic director of Zarahuato musi-cal group

Mauricio Gómez Morin ◆ Mexican artist, he unfl aggingly cul-tivates minor arts such as street mu-ralism and illustration ◆ Illustrator for magazines and news-papers such as La Jornada, Reforma and Letras Libres ◆ Founder of the Taller de Gráfi ca Mon-umental

Miss TaquiCatalina González Vilar & Isidro E. Esquivel

Miss Taqui, heiress to the only dust-re-cycling factory in the village of Ovlop, is nevertheless allergic to dust. Th at is the reason why she decides to travel to a space station in search of the cure to her sickness. Full of revolutionary ideas, she will have to face Ovlop’s inhabitants upon her return—and they might not be that ready for her new ideas.

Catalina González Vilar ◆ Writer from Alicante, in Spain, on the shores of the Mediterranean sea

◆ Grew up surrounded by books and disorderly readings, and got to know new worlds ◆ Winner of international awards such as Invenciones 2011 and Barco de Va-por 2012

Isidro E. Esquivel ◆ Born in Mexico City ◆ As a teenager he discovered there were impossible worlds and he began to draw them ◆ With only an idea, a toothbrush and a suitcase full of paper, he began his voyage to share them

1st ed., Nostra Ediciones México, 2013108 pp.28 × 28 cm (11 × 11 in) Picture bookISBN: 9786078237173

Age 8+

1st ed., Nostra Ediciones México, 200796 pp.23.5 × 33 cm (9.25 × 13 in) Picture bookISBN: 9789685447799

Age 8+

1st ed., Nostra Ediciones México, 200932 pp.21 × 27.5 cm (8.27 × 10.83 in) Picture bookISBN: 9786077603184

Age 4+

1st ed., Nostra Ediciones México, 201488 pp.12 × 20 cm (4.72 × 7.87 in) Picture bookISBN: 9786078237289

Age 9+

◆ Selected by the Secretariat of Public Education for its “Libros del Rincón” program, and classroom and school libraries ◆ Selected in 2009 as a

favourite book by A Leer / IBBY

◆ Selected by the Secretariat of Public Education for its “Libros del Rincón” program, and classroom and school libraries

◆ Selected by the Secretariat of Public Education for the Libros del Rincón program, school and classroom libraries

◆ Winner of the 2011 “Invenciones” award in the category of narrative

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OCÉANO TRAVESÍA

O céano Travesía is Editorial Océano’s imprint for children and young

adults. Created eight years ago, Océano Travesía owns a catalogue of

more than 200 titles, fi ction and non-fi ction, meant for readers of all

ages—from toddlers to teenagers, and from parents to teachers and

specialists in reading promotion. Created by Mexican and Latin American authors

and illustrators, our books have been translated into Danish, Korean, Chinese,

French, Hebrew, English, Italian, Japanese and German, among other languages.

Contact:JUDITH FALCES: jfalces@oceano.com

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Disgusting and NutritiousRepugnante y nutritiva Adriana Chalela & Alejandro Magallanes

Who said that healthy food must be dull and boring, all boiled carrots and broccoli? Th is book induces children to a nutritious, healthy lifestyle through delightfully disgusting and tasty reci-pes. It might all seem just a tad uncon-ventional, but adults will be grateful for this book and all children will enjoy it—plus, it might encourage them to eat healthier!

Adriana Chalela: ◆ Was born in Mexico City ◆ She was a teacher for eleven years and realized the importance of books during childhood ◆ Her fondness for children and young people led her to write several arti-cles, comics and stories

Alejandro Magallanes: ◆ Was born in Mexico City ◆ He studied philosophy and arts ◆ He is a painter, designer, illustrator and poet ◆ His works have been exhibited in sev-eral countries of the Americas, Europe and Asia ◆ He has published more than 20 books

Fantastic Characters: An Introduction to Classical MusicSeres fantásticos. Introducción a la música de concierto Ana Gerhard & Claudia Legnazzi

Since ancient times, goblins, fairies, witches, dwarves, elves and other fantastical creatures have stirred the admiration, fear and sympathy of chil-dren and adults alike. Th ey have also inspired great musicians of all tradi-tions. Th is illustrated book includes a cd with an audio guide and a fragment of every classical piece of music re-ferred to in its pages.

Ana Gerhard: ◆ Was born in Mexico ◆ She graduated as a concert pianist in Mexico’s National Conservatory of Music ◆ She is interested in helping children approach classical music playfully and through literature

Claudia Legnazzi: ◆ Was born in Argentina ◆ She studied painting at the Prilidia-no Pueyrredón National School of Fine Arts ◆ She lived in Mexico for more than ten years and returned to her home-land in 2004

The Secret of the Flower that Could FlyEl secreto de la flor que volaba Demián Bucay & Mauricio Gómez Morin

Emperor Ho Liang is obsessed with butterfl ies. He orders the construction of a glass cage to shelter one butterfl y from every region of his kingdom. Once he has them all, he notices that the confi ned butterfl ies keep losing their colour as he absorbedly observes them. Soon, the monarch will learn some-thing more important than the reason why butterfl ies lose their colour in captivity.

Demián Bucay: ◆ Is a psychiatrist and a psychothera-pist ◆ He collaborates in the Mente Sana magazine ◆ He teaches seminars and workshops in Argentina and Mexico

Mauricio Gómez Morin: ◆ Was born in Mexico City ◆ He studied printmaking and painting in the La Esmeralda National School of Painting, Sculpture and Print ◆ He taught drawing, serigraphy, illus-tration and printmaking at the Met-ropolitan Autonomous University, in Mexico City ◆ He is one of the most respected Mex-ican illustrators

There, There…Sana que sana María Cristina Ramos & Ixchel Estrada

Little Toadie gets hurt while playing with butterfl ies. His mother sings to comfort him, “Th ere, there, Little Toad-ie.” She understands that there is noth-ing better to ease the pain than a few tender words of love.

María Cristina Ramos: ◆ Has been writing from a very young age

◆ She lives in Neuquén, Argentina ◆ She has published dozens of novels, poetry books and short stories ◆ She also writes wonderful letters in rhyme

Ixchel Estrada: ◆ Has a degree in graphic design and postgraduate studies in illustration from the National Autonomous Uni-versity of Mexico (unam) ◆ Her work as an illustrator is widely recognized and has been distin-guished with numerous honours

1st ed., Editorial Océano de México, 2010 96 pp. 22.9 × 30.9 cm (9.01 × 12.17 in) Picture book, non-fiction ISBN: 9786074000160

Age 6+

1st ed., Editorial Océano de México, 2013 60 pp. 23 × 31.9 cm (9.06 × 12.56 in) Picture book with audio cd, non-fiction ISBN: 9786074007558

Age 6+

1st ed., Editorial Océano de México, 2014 52 pp. 22.5 × 34 cm (8.85 × 13.39 in) Picture book, fiction ISBN: 9786074003154

Age 6+

1st ed., Editorial Océano de México, 2008 26 pp. 18.9 × 19 cm (7.43 × 7.48 in) Board book, fiction ISBN: 9789707774278

Age 2+

◆ Rights sold: English (USA and Canada), French, Chinese (simplified) ◆ 2014 Parent's Choice

Gold Award (English edition)

◆ A timeless tale about freedom and identity ◆ A first cookery book

for children… and grown-ups, too!

◆ Rights sold: Chinese (Complex), Korean

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PETRA EDICIONES

P etra Ediciones publishes beautiful photography, art, fi ction and

non-fi ction books for children and young adults created by innovating

authors and artists. It brings forth images charged with meaning that

incite the reader to observe, value, interpret, understand and recreate

the world.

Petra Ediciones has won several international and national awards, including

the Bologna Prize for Best Children’s Publisher of the Year (bop) in Central and

South America 2014: the New Horizon Award; Th e Ten Best Art Books for Children

from 1995-2000; ibby International Honour List; Th e Best Children’s Books in Span-

ish by Venezuela’s Book Bank; and the caniem Award to Editorial Merit.

Petra’s books are based on the belief that the value of perceiving, deciphering

and understanding the world relies greatly on signifi cant childhood experiences.

We have sold rights to Canada, India, Switzerland and France.

Contact:PEGGY ESPINOSA:petra@petraediciones.com WEBSITE:www.petraediciones.com

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The Abduction of EloisaEl rapto de EloísaJorge Esquinca & Chiara Carrer

Retold and written in prose sixteen times over, this magnifi cent book is written on two levels and recreates the myth of Persephone and Demeter. “El-oise opened her eyes. Th e sound of her own voice awoke her: ‘A diamond for lunch?’ She was in the palace she had dreamt of, and the sound of her own question bounced off the columns of the empty hall like an echo.

Jorge Esquinca ◆ National Prize for Poetry Translation 1991 ◆ Jaime Sabines Ibero-American Poet-ry Award for Published Work, 2009, for Descripción de un brillo azul co-balto (Pretextos, Era, 2010) ◆ Has received various fellowships from France’s Ministry of Culture, Civitella Ranieri Foundation in Italy and Mex-ico’s Program for Fostering Literary Translation (fonca)

Chiara Carrer ◆ Winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Prima Infanzia at the Bologna Children's Book Fair ◆ Mention New Horizons Bologna Rag-azzi Award 2011 for Un día… ◆ She has received various awards, a mong the most important are the Apel Les Mestres, unicef, Andersen Prize, Golden Appel Bratislava

1st ed., Petra Ediciones, conaculta, Mexico, 201456 pp.23.5 × 25 cm (9.25 × 9.8 in)Picture bookisbn: 9786077646525

Age 8+

◆ The story and narrative of this book are magnificently created and developed through her graphic art

To Each Their Own HouseA cada quien su casaChiara Carrer

Th is lovely book is fi lled with images and voices and builds “the house / of always never maybe / of time.” It is partly a poetic defi nition of a home, where a narration fi lled with evoca-tions and mysteries is introduced. “I have forgotten / the place, when / and where,” says a pink-haired lady, and continues the unequalled adventure proposed by this book.

Chiara Carrer ◆ Sensitive illustrator and writer that has devoted herself to the world of children’s literature for over 20 years ◆ Has received various awards, among which the most important are the Apel Les Mestres, unicef Prize, El Barco de Vapor prize, Andersen prize, Osterreichischen Kinder und Jugend-buchlllustrationspreis ◆ Winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Prima Infanzia at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair ◆ Ilustrarte Biennale Internazionale d’illustrazione per l’infanzia Award ◆ Golden Apple of Bratislava ◆ New Horizons at the Bologna Chil-dren’s Book Fair for Un día

1st ed., Petra Ediciones, Mexico, 2013120 pp.20.5 × 15.5 cm (8.07 × 6.1 in)Picture bookISBN: 9786077646402

Age 8+

◆ Award to Editorial Merit, CANIEM 2014, children’s books category

Turtles in the Space of PaperTortugas en el espacio de papelManuel Marín

Manuel practices the shapes of turtles here, traveling over space, folding pa-per. Eight turtles that describe basic convex and concave shapes, as the can be assembled from within or the other way around.

Manuel Marín ◆ Animales en el agua de papel was se-lected by a jury for Th e Ten Best Art Books for Children from 1995-2000. Th e book was exhibited in all the pa-villions of Bologna Children’s Book Fair, 2000 ◆ Primavera was selected by ibby In-ternational for the 2008 Honour List ◆ Selected by Bonn's Deutsche Welle as the most representative artist of Lat-in America for his Crossed Commu-nication sculpture in 2004

1st ed., Petra Ediciones, conaculta, Mexico, 201340 pp.28 × 22 cm (11 × 8.6 in)Art initiationISBN: 9786077646068

Age 8+

◆ “Readers are invited to embark on a fascinating expedition, at whose conclusion they, too, can become turtle creators with the help of eight enclosed folding papers” —White Ravens. Selection of International Children’s and Youth Literature

Ooh! Ouch!pica, no picaJill Hartley

With the charm of images and the dai-ly surprise of a world of contrasts and similarities yet to be discovered, ooh! ouch! reveals the primary impressions among things that sting, burn, irritate or scratch—the opposite of what em-braces, caresses, sweetens or softens us.

Jill Hartley ◆ Has been distiguished with several awards and mentions, including a mention in the New Horizons Bolo-gna Ragazzi Award 2000 ◆ Studied fi ne arts and ethnographic cinematography in New York before becoming a professional photogra-pher ◆ Jill has been living in Mexico for over 20 years ◆ All of the six books of this series, the rights had been sold to diff erents coun-tries, such as Canada, India and France

1st ed., Petra Ediciones, Mexico, 201324 pp.12.5 × 12.5 cm (5 × 5 in)Board bookISBN: 9786077646372

Age 2+

◆ A beautiful little book that evokes different sensations through contrasts

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E diciones sm is a pioneer in children’s literature in Mexico. An imprint

of the Spanish publishing company Grupo sm, it has independently

managed offi ces in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican

Republic, Peru, and Puerto Rico. Its fl agship collections of fi ction, El

Barco de Vapor (children) and Gran Angular (young adults), include established au-

thors and new talents alike. Ediciones sm also has a wide range of illustrated books

on all subjects and for all ages. Its non-fi ction books show that science, history, and

other disciplines can be as amazing as the best novel or short story.

Contact:ANA ARENZANA:aarenzana@ediciones-sm.com.mx

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The Strange Case of Santi and AgoEl extraño caso de Santi y AgoPaulina del Collado & Patricio Betteo

Camila is a very bright and very curi-ous. She lives with her parents, her sister Susana and her brother Santiago, whom she loves very much. When Santiago gets angry, however, he chang-es into a monster that hurts others without the least consideration. With a little bit of help from the Beatles, R. L. Stevenson and her best friend Berni, Camila will begin to understand what is happening to her brother.

Paulina del Collado ◆ Young Mexican writer. Studies His-panic Language and Literature in the Faculty of Philosophy and Liter-ature at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (unam) ◆ Th is is her fi rst published book

Patricio Betteo ◆ Illustrator and graphic creator. He has shown his work in Madrid, Paris, Zacatecas, Bucarest, New York ◆ His images have appeared in hun-dreds of magazines, dozens of chil-dren’s books and a few animated proj-ects and video games ◆ His comic book Mundo Invisible won the National Graphic Novel Award in 2011

Octavio Paz: The Fig Tree Tells and SingsOctavio Paz: Cuenta y canta la higueraAlberto Ruy Sánchez & Ángel Campos

A brief illustrated biography of Mexican poet Octavio Paz, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1990. With po-etic, child-friendly prose, the author gives a voice to the fi g tree—one of the most important and recurring trees in Octavio Paz’s poetry—to tell the most important moments in the life and works of the poet. Th e book has a time-line and a section with photographs of the writer.

Alberto Ruy Sánchez ◆ Born in Mexico in 1951. Narrator, po-et and essayist ◆ Over 20 published books ◆ Has received numerous awards and distinctions such as the one of Offi -cial of the Order of the Arts and Let-ters granted by the French govern-ment

Ángel Campos ◆ Graphic designer and illustrator spe-cialized in children’s books ◆ His work is well-known by publishers and institutions that produce chil-dren’s and YA literature and textbooks

José Emilio Pacheco: A Sea of Rain on the SeaJosé Emilio Pacheco: A mares llueve sobre el marLaura Emilia Pacheco & Mario Rosales

A brief illustrated biography of writer José Emilio Pacheco. Th rough a feline friend of Jose Emilio’s, the narrator of this biography tells us how the gener-ous author of Las batallas en el desi-erto always lived by and for the word. Beginning readers will learn meaning-ful fragments of his life and works. Th e book is in narrative style and provides a timeline and a section with photo-graphs of the author.

Laura Emilia Pacheco ◆ Writer, translator and editor ◆ Has translated authors such as Ray-mond Carver, Frank Goldman and Isak Dinesen ◆ Author of the book of stories and chronicles El último mundo ◆ Contributor to Letras Libres maga-zine

Mario Rosales ◆ Publicist, creative executive, anima-tor, and illustrator ◆ Has been an advisor to unicef for ten years and is a member of the un’s Consortium of Animators ◆ Won second place in conaculta’s 15th Catalogue of Illustrators of Publi-cations for Children and Young Read-ers. Founder of El Ilustradero

The Dragon’s Lair and Other Horror PoemsLa casa del dragón y otros poemas de horrorMaría Baranda & Carlos Vélez

Th is book comprises 19 poems, each devoted to a diff erent character: ani-mals, mythological beings, ghosts, ani-mated objects—it’s a book that is chock-full of imagination and rhetoric that will bring children closer to the world of poetry.

María Baranda ◆ Poet, narrator and translator ◆ Her work has been translated to En-glish, French, Lithuanian, and German

◆ She has received numerous awards, among them: the Villa de Madrid Ibe-ro-American Poetry Prize, the 2003 Aguascalientes National Poetry Award and the 2003 El Barco de Vapor Award. She is on the 2008 ibby Hon-our List for her book  Marte y las princesas voladoras, and 2008 White Ravens Honour List for Hago de voz un cuerpo

Carlos Vélez ◆ Professional book illustrator, in par-ticular children’s ◆ Studied at the National School of Fine Arts and has studied under Javier Sáez, Kveta Pacovska, Adellci Galloni, San-tiago Caruso, and André Neves ◆ He won third place in conaculta’s 21st Catalogue of Illustrators of Pub-lications for Children and Young Readers in 2011

1st ed., Ediciones sm, 2014160 pp.12 × 19 cm (4.72 × 7.48 in)FictionColección Barco de Vapor, Serie Naranja.ISBN: 9786072412613

Age 9+

1st ed., Ediciones sm, 201448 pp.20 × 20 cm (7.87 × 7.87 in) BiographyISBN: 9786072413214

Age 9+

1st ed., Ediciones sm, 201448 pp.20 × 20 cm (7.87 × 7.87 in) BiographyISBN: 9786072413245

Age 9+

1st ed., Ediciones sm, 201464 pp.15 × 22.5 cm (5.90 × 8.86 in)PoetryISBN: 9786072412958

Age 9+

◆ El Barco de Vapor Prize 2014