Tania de Regil a étudié le design de mode à New York avant de retourner dans sa ville natale, Mexico, pour terminer ses études. Son œuvre aborde souvent les thèmes du foyer et de l'identité, les explorant avec un sens aigu du détail et une profondeur psychologique. Le style narratif qu'elle emploie est immersif et intime, permettant aux lecteurs de se connecter profondément avec ses personnages et leurs parcours personnels. Son œuvre d'entrée dans l'édition américaine marque une voix significative dans la littérature contemporaine, faisant écho à l'expérience personnelle et aux émotions humaines universelles.
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.