Tania de Regil ha studiato fashion design a New York prima di tornare nella sua nativa Città del Messico per completare la sua formazione. Il suo lavoro si addentra spesso nei temi della casa e dell'identità, esplorandoli con un acuto senso del dettaglio e profondità psicologica. Lo stile narrativo che impiega è immersivo e intimo, permettendo ai lettori di connettersi profondamente con i suoi personaggi e i loro viaggi personali. La sua opera d'esordio nell'editoria americana segna una voce significativa nella letteratura contemporanea, risuonando con l'esperienza personale e le emozioni umane universali.
Julia experiences a magical summer at her grandmother's house, filled with sweet scents and comforting treats. The bond between them deepens as Grandma seems to possess an uncanny ability to predict events and share enchanting stories from the past. This nurturing environment helps Julia navigate her feelings of homesickness and prepares her for the arrival of her new baby brother, emphasizing the importance of family connections and the legacy of love and warmth that transcends generations.
The story explores the parallel lives of a girl in Mexico City and a boy in New York City as they contemplate relocating to each other's vibrant locales. Through their reflections, the narrative reveals surprising similarities between the two bustling cities and the children themselves, highlighting themes of connection, cultural exchange, and the universal experiences of childhood.
A joyful picture book biography of modern art icon Keith Haring celebrating the ways his life embodied the message: art is for everyone.
A selfish young boy learns the importance of compassion and empathy, demonstrating how even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference to someone who has nothing.