"Twelve classic tales are retold and infused with Latino culture and characters, giving them a new life and relevance. 

"Red Ridin' in the Hood" takes place in a barrio where the resourceful Roja meets a wolf in a lowrider. Set in a high school, “Emperador’s New Clothes” is about a popular but heartless teen obsessed with style. A retelling of a Greek myth unfolds in an Aztec city in “El Día de los Muertos.” In a twist on Sleeping Beauty, a young witch who only wants love serves up a cursed tamale against her annoying rival. “The Three Chiccarrones” tells the tale of pig brothers who fight off a wolf hungry for real estate. And in the bonus story, “Gato in Zapatos,” a cat bored with chasing mice helps a fashion designer seeking inspiration for her new collection."  - Patricia Santos Marcantonio​

 

An Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award winner

“The straw of classic plots is spun into gold by the language and point of view of Latino culture.”

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Published Children's Book 2024