Several years ago we traveled to the highlands of western Guatemala, the setting of my new picture book Elena's Story. The book, illustrated by Kristina Rodanas, is from Sleeping Bear Press. When we visited, our guide was our daughter Allison.
In the book, Elena, who speaks
the Mayan language Mam at home, struggles to practice reading and Spanish for
school, while helping with the family chores. When she shares a picture book
with her little brother, her mother gives Elena the job of being the reader.
I hope you will check out my new story!
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