CHILDREN’S BOOKS FROM MEXICO 2015 CHILDREN'S BOOKS FROM MEXICO 2015 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. This 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 Artes de México CIDCLI CONACULTA DGP Constantine Editores Ediciones Castillo Ediciones El Naranjo Ediciones Tecolote Editorial 3 Abejas FOEM Fondo de Cultura Económica Libros para Imaginar Méndez Cortés Editores Norma Santillana Nostra Ediciones Océano Travesía Petra Ediciones SM 5 9 13 17 21 25 29 33 37 41 45 49 53 57 61 65 69 73 77 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. They 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: [email protected] 5 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. Through agile and elegant prose, filled 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 characters and allies. Vicente Quirarte ◆ Distinguished professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (unam) ◆ Full member of the Mexican Academy of Language ◆ National University Award in 2012 ◆ Member of the National Researchers System (sni) Federico & Federico Elena Dreser Generational differences reflected 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! The 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, Colombia and the United States ◆ 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 6 Anthology of Nezahualcoyotl’s Poetry Nezahualcóyotl poesía. Antología de poemas de Nezahualcóyotl Preliminary study, version and notes by Miguel León-Portilla A selection of Nezahualcóyotl’s poems, a taste of flowers and song, an exploration of poetic expression that has transcended time in a Nahuatl-Spanish bilingual edition. The author provides new data on the life and works of the “Poet King”. An excellent version by the author of The Vision of the Vanquished Miguel León-Portilla ◆ Distinguished researcher and professor at that National Autonomous University of Mexico (unam) ◆ Member of The National College ◆ Honorary degrees from more than 16 universities around the world ◆ Living Legend Award by the USA Library of Congress ◆ Selected for Mexico’s National Reading Program ◆ Reprinted over ten times ◆ Included in the Mexico Lee program Tuíiiiii, the Bat Tuíiiiii, el murciélago Gilberto Rendón Ortiz Coco Cabogh lives in the village of a Chane tribe. One evening, he finds a small bat. He names him Tuíiiiii and keeps him as a pet. A sacred flower 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 flower… 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 ◆ Selected for Mexico’s National Reading Program ◆ In its fourth edition Foreign Rights Merecer un libro Vicente Quirarte 1st ed., Amaquemecan, Mexico, 2014 58 pp. 17 × 21 cm (6.7 × 8.26 in) Essay ISBN: 9786079591779 1st ed., Amaquemecan, Mexico, 2014 32 pp. 22 × 22 cm (8.7 × 8.7 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786079591748 2nd ed., Amaquemecan, México, 2012 98 pp. 12 × 21 cm (4.7 × 8.26 in) Poetry ISBN: 9786078196074 1st ed., Amaquemecan-conaculta, Mexico, 2013 32 pp. 21 × 28 cm (8.26 × 11 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786079591786 Age 18+ Age 4+ Age 18+ Age 8+ Amaquemecan To Deserve a Book 7 ARTES DE MÉXICO A rtes de Mexico began publishing over twenty-five years ago. During this period we have created a series of books and magazines that permit readers to reflect on Mexican culture from very diverse perspectives. Thus, 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 influenced our fantasy. Our series on national fiestas is equally important: each issue reveals Mexico’s celebratory side, the clearest portrait of our country. These were all created with a single purpose in mind—to find pleasure in the contemplation of our culture, and to find even greater pleasure in understanding it. Contact: TERESA VERGARA: [email protected] GABRIELA OLMOS: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.artesdemexico.com 9 Bemberecua Honorio Robledo All was peaceful in the village of Tlacotalpan 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 10 ◆ Illustrator, writer and painter, he plays the jarana or Mexican guitar ◆ In 2008-2009 he was awarded a fellowship for established artists from the Veracruz Institute of Culture The Dream of the Gods and Other Huichol Tales El sueño de los dioses y otros cuentos huicholes Gabriela 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 flowers first heard of spring. Huichol shaman José Benítez Sánchez tells us these stories in his yarn paintings, and Gabriela Olmos 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 children’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 internationally for his yarn paintings representing the Huichol worldview ◆ He received the National Arts and Science Award for his artwork in the category of Folk Art and Traditions in 2003 The Buzzard and the Flute El zopilote y la chirimía Gabriela 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 flute, 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 children’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 Institute of Fine Arts (inba). She has designed children's books ever since ◆ She won first place in the international PromaxBDA television image contest ◆ One of her most celebrated books is Nunca es demasiado circo How the Piñata Was Born De cómo nació la piñata Stefan Czernecki & Timothy Rhodes The first 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 tradition. Stefan Czernecki ◆ Canadian. He likes to draw and write children’s books ◆ In his books, he recounts and illustrates many legends from around the world Timothy Rhodes ◆ Studied architecture and has collaborated with Stefan Czernecki on several children’s projects 1st ed., Artes de México, 2005 32 pp. 27.5 × 23 cm (10 × 9 in.) Picture book ISBN: Softcover: 9706831428x ISBN: Hardcover: 970683138x 1st ed., Artes de México, 2012. 32 pp. 27.5 × 23 cm (10 × 9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786074611151 1st ed. Artes de México, 2005 32 pp. 27.5 × 23 cm (10 × 9 in) ISBN: Softcover: 970683141x ISBN: Hardcover: 9706830405 1st ed. Artes de México, 2007 40 pp. 20.5 × 25.5 cm (8 × 10 in) ISBN: Softcover: 9789706830357 ISBN: Hardcover: 9789706832832 Age 6+ Age 9+ Age 7+ Age 7+ Artes de México Foreign Rights Bemberecua 11 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. Offering texts written by some of Latin America’s most prestigious writers and illustrated by fine artists from around the world, cidcli’s work presents a wide vision of contemporary literature as well as classic, aiming to preserve a fine 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 scientific content. Contact: ELISA CASTELLANOS VAN RHIJN: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.cidcli.com 13 Alexander von Humboldt, un explorador científico en América Tom Janota & Marion Janin This 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. The 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. 14 Tom Janota ◆ Writer and teacher born in Chicago in 1948 ◆ Dedicated researcher with a keen interest in science, biology, and history ◆ After a yearlong investigation of the life of Alexander von Humboldt, Janota published his findings 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 ◆ This 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 Clue En mi casa hay un laboratorio y mis papás no lo saben Ernesto 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 analyses them from a physical and chemical perspective. Who knew that our homes were filled 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 international magazines ◆ Due to his countless years of teaching experience, Colavita has developed and implemented new teaching methods and published physics and chemistry textbooks Sara Palacios ◆ Studied graphic design at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana ◆ bfa Illustration Second Degree, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, USA ◆ Pura Belpré Illustration Honour Award 2012 All for a Quail Todo por una codorniz Silvia Molina & Quetzal León A fox’s constant effort to get food is interrupted when other animals trick him by taking advantage of his everlasting craving for a quail. This is a fable-like story filled with catchy rhymes and word games ideal for first-time readers and beginners. Silvia Molina ◆ Renowned author born in 1946 in Mexico City ◆ Wide range of publications, from children’s books to novels ◆ Awarded the Xavier Villaurrutia Prize in 1977 Quetzal León ◆ Illustrator, designer, and photographer born in 1976 in Mexico City ◆ Included in various editions of conaculta’s Catalogue of Illustrators for Children and Young Readers ◆ His work has been showcased in several exhibitions in countries such as: China, France, Italy, Portugal, Mexico and The United States Doll soup Sopa de muñecas Pilar Armida & Diego Álvarez With her suitcase packed and a helicopter already waiting for her, a girl plans on leaving home after being scolded for something she didn’t do. Through a dialogue between a mother and her daughter, the author invites us to reflect about the way we handle and face conflict. The 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 Universidad Iberoamericana and a Masters in Children and Young Adult’s Literature from the University of Winchester, UK ◆ She currently works as an editor and has two published books Diego Álvarez ◆ Illustrator born in Buenos Aires, Argentina ◆ Studied graphic design at unam ◆ He currently works independently as an illustrator and designer for many businesses, institutions, and festivals 1st ed., cidcli, 2014 64 pp. 21.5 × 27.5 cm (8.4 × 10.8 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786075168685 1st ed., cidcli, 2014 36 pp. 23 × 25.5 cm (9 × 10 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786075168685 1st ed., cidcli, 2014 22 pp. 17 × 17 cm (6.7 × 6.7 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786078351091 1st ed., cidcli, 2014 32 pp. 18 × 21 cm (7 × 8.2 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786075168630 Age +10 Age +6 Age 3-6 Age +6 CIDCLI Foreign Rights Alexander von Humboldt, A Scientific Explorer in America 15 CONACULTA DGP C onaculta’s Directorate-General for Publications (dgp) undertakes the necessary actions for fostering and creating high standards in publishing 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: [email protected] WEBSITE: http://publicaciones.conaculta.gob.mx/ 17 Los Gachos y El Evenflo Gonzalo Rocha, José Agustín & Armando Vega-Gil A compilation of works by cartoonist Gonzalo Rocha including witty references to the eighties counterculture specific to Mexico City of the time. Themes are represented from the point of view of young gang members. Their difficulties 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 Studio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture in New York ◆ One of the founders of La Jornada newspaper ◆ Contributor to magazines such as Voices of Mexico, Proceso and Cambio 16 18 ◆ Finalist in the 19th International Biennial of Humour in Art in Tolentino, Italy, in 1997 José Agustín ◆ Mexican writer. Studied classical literature, film direction and dramatic composition ◆ He has been a professor at the University of Denver, presenter and producer of cultural programs for radio and television, and has coordinated several literary workshops ◆ One of the founders of Reforma newspaper, columnist for La Mosca rock magazine and contributor to the cultural 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 film screen awards in Mexico Little Red Riding Hood Caperucita Roja Karen Chacek & Santiago Solís An adaptation of the original story by Charles Perrault, where the reader interacts with characters through a narrative game in which they consult the reader on situations unknown to them, for they are part of the scenario. Reader co-participation is present in this narrative game that invites shared reading and reading out loud. Karen Chacek ◆ Mexican writer. Studied communications and specialized in film ◆ 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 journals specialized in music, film, arts, technology and science Santiago Solís ◆ Mexican designer and illustrator who directs the Mano de Papel design studio 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, Korea, in the category of illustrator ◆ His work has been shown in Finland, Cuba, Korea, Belgium, Spain, Ukraine, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Russia, Germany and Mexico The Stargazing Boy El niño estrellero Elena Poniatowska & Fernando Robles This book tells the story of Mexican astronomer and researcher Guillermo Haro, beginning from a single premise: a child’s unflagging 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 honorary degrees by institutions such as unam, Columbia University and Manhattanville College in New York ◆ 2002 National Science and Arts Award in Linguistics and Literature. Among her distinctions are the Alfaguara Prize for Novel (Spain), the 2007 Rómulo Gallegos award, the 2011 Biblioteca Breve granted by Seix Barral publishers, and the 2013 Cervantes Prize Fernando Robles ◆ Painter, illustrator and set designer that has exhibited in different venues in London, Lyon, Paris, Antibes, Bordeaux, 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 The Clubhouse/ Classic Tales Reinvented El camerino/Cuentos clásicos reinventados Verónica Murguía & Richard Zela Anthology of eight stories written by Mexican writers such as Alberto Chimal, Gabriela Damián and Verónica Murguía, using classic tales as a starting point—such as Snow White or The Emperor’s New Clothes—and transforming them into new stories. Richard Zela creates a graphic adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Dancing Shoes and the Japanese legend Urashima Taro. Verónica Murguía ◆ Her most recent novel Loba won the 2013 Gran Angular prize in Spain, the most prestigious award for literature for young adults in Spanish, and was selected for ibby’s Honour List in 2014 ◆ Her novel El fuego verde was nominated 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 first 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 1st ed. Dirección General de Publicaciones / Editorial Resistencia, 2014 96 pp. 19 × 25 cm (7.4 × 9.8 in) Comic ISBN: 9786075168241, conaculta ISBN: 9786077682608, Editorial Resistencia 1st ed., Dirección General de Publicaciones, 2014 40 pp. 24 × 30 cm (9.4 × 11.8 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786075166674 1st ed., Dirección General de Publicaciones-Alas y Raíces, 2014 40 pp. 30 × 24 cm (11.8 × 9.4 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786075169187 1st ed., Dirección General de Publicaciones-Alas y Raíces, 2014 196 pp. 16.5 × 22.5 cm (6.4 × 8.8 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786075169583 Age 13-15 Age 6+ Age 8+ Age 12+ CONACULTA DGP Foreign Rights “Los Gachos” and “Evenflo” 19 CONSTANTINE EDITORES C onstantine Editores has devoted nearly 26 years to the creation, edition 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 find adequate books among the many titles in the market. Contact: GINA CONSTANTINE LLERGO: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.constantineeditores.com 21 La Pandilla del Conocimiento. Sistema Braille Laura Patricia Caballero Leal & Hilda M. Caballero Leal The aim of La Pandilla del Conocimiento. 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 pleasure 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 different magazines in the Mexicans United for the Prevention of Addictions nonprofit 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 30-volume encyclopaedia 1stt ed., Constantine Cons Editores, 2015 1 268 pages 21 × 27 cm (8.2 × 10.5 in) Fully illustrated illustra 30 embosse embossed pages ISBN: 9786077509349 97860 Age 8-12 22 Constantine Foreign Rights The Crew of Knowledge: Braille System 23 EDICIONES CASTILLO E diciones Castillo has received several publishing awards for its highquality 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 reflect and expand the reader’s world. We also introduce up-and-coming authors and illustrators. Our catalogue consists of more than 220 fiction and non-fiction titles by leading Mexican and international authors and illustrators. Contact: MARIANA MENDÍA: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.edicionescastillo.com 25 Los aeropuertos Jairo Buitrago & Juan Mayorga A traveller arrives in a city at dawn and must wait there before his next flight. While he wanders the streets alone he comes across an animal shelter where he finds Lost, a little dog who is lonely too. The 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 illustrators of children’s books in Latin America ◆ His work has appeared in books, magazines and posters, with exhibitions held in Colombia and Poland ◆ By one of Latin America’s foremost authors of children’s books 26 One Day the Birds May Return Tal vez vuelvan los pájaros Mariana 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. The girl makes a vow of silence that can only be broken when she recovers hope. A novel about the hard social realities that marked Latin America 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 field of specialty and also children’s books ◆ This book was the winner of LIPP La Brasserie Award for Emerging Novel, 2013 (Mexico) María the Monarch María la Monarca Homero Aridjis & Juan Palomino Every autumn, the people of Contepec witness the migration of millions of monarch butterflies fluttering south to seek warmth in Mexico’s forests. Eréndira and Corina wish to find a legendary butterfly threatened by a gang that preys on the animals and plants. They set out on a mission to save her, supported by María the Monarch, a butterfly that can communicate with them through their dreams. Homero Aridjis ◆ Poet, journalist, diplomat and activist, born in Contepec. Has written over 40 books ◆ He founded an environmental organization, “Grupo de los Cien”, that persuaded the Mexican government to turn the Monarch butterfly forests into a protected reserve Juan Palomino ◆ Winner of 2013 Fourth Ibero-American Catalogue of Illustration ◆ He has worked with Mexico’s leading children’s book publishers ◆ Includes accurate information on the monarch butterfly Ballet Ballet Juan 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. 1st ed., Castillo, Mexico, 2013 144 pp. 50 × 20 cm (19.7 × 7.9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786075162614 Age 14+ and YA 1st ed., Castillo, Mexico, 2014 42 pp. 23 × 15 cm (9 × 5.9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786075167084 1st ed., Castillo, Mexico, 2014 248 pp. 15 × 23 cm (5.3 × 8.2 in) Novel ISBN: 9786076210284 1st ed., Castillo, Mexico, 2014 64 pp. 26.5 × 21.5 cm (10.4 × 8.4 in) Illustrated short story ISBN: 9786075168647 Age 6+ Age YA / Crossover Age 8+ Juan Arturo Brennan ◆ Musician, photographer, producer, presenter and scriptwriter for film and television ◆ Has contributed to various publications 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 different media as an illustrator (television, poster design, magazines and newspapers) ◆ Mexican National Chamber of Books (CANIEM) Award for Editorial Art 2014 Ediciones Castillo Foreign Rights Airports 27 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 offering books with the themes that concern them the most. Its slogan, Sácale Jugo a la Lectura—Squeeze the Most out of Reading—is an invitation to enjoy books while developing 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 several 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: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.edicioneselnaranjo.com.mx 29 El libro de la negación Ricardo Chávez Castañeda & Alejandro Magallanes Some stories are so terrible that we wish they were never told. Moreover, we wish these stories had never happened, and weren’t even stories at all. This 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 writing at Middlebury College, Vermont ◆ His work was distinguished with a Mention in Venezuela’s Book Bank and the White Ravens in 2013 ◆ Won first place in the Julio Cortázar Ibero-American Short Story Award (Cuba, 2012) Alejandro Magallanes ◆ Mexican designer and illustrator, winner of many awards in Mexico and worldwide ◆ His work has been published in magazines 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 Memorial Award ◆ Member of Alianza Gráfica since 2004 ◆ CANIEM Award for Editorial Art, Mexico, 2014 30 Dandelion Diente de león María 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 Barco 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 Publications for Children and Young Readers ◆ In 2011, his work was included in the Second Ibero-American Catalogue of Illustration Kiss Beso Martha Riva Palacio & Iratxe López Munáin There are all sorts of kisses of all kinds of shapes and colors. Some help ease our sorrows, others celebrate new encounters, but the best and most powerful ones are goodnight kisses. They let you trap nightmares and tame monsters. Even nine-foot-tall giants can’t resist. These 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 Award for Children’s Poetry 2014 Iratxe López Munáin ◆ Spanish illustrator. Currently works in advertising, publishing and design studios ◆ Finalist in the Nami Island International Picture book Contest (Korea, 2014) ◆ Winner of the Lazarillo Award (Spain, 2013) Kitsu and The Baku Kitsu y el baku Elizabeth Cruz Madrid & Silvana Ávila People are supposed to sleep at night, but the citizens of the Eastern City have forgotten this. The city’s governor is building a gigantic dollhouse for his daughter, and everyone will have to tirelessly work day and night until it’s finished. Mountain boy Kitsu will overcome several tests and face the forest demons to solve his community’s problems 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 first place in conafe’s “Cuenta Conmigo” contest in 2011 ◆ Granted honourable mention in 2013 in the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz International Literature Contest Silvana Ávila ◆ Mexican designer and illustrator ◆ Since 2005, she has worked for different publishers and advertising agencies ◆ Her work was selected for conaculta’s 18th and 20th Catalogue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers ◆ 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 1st ed., Ediciones El Naranjo – conaculta, 2014 152 pp. 18 × 24 cm (7 × 9.4 in) Fiction book ISBN: 9786077661726 1st ed., Ediciones El Naranjo, 2012 80 pp. 18 × 25 cm (7 × 9.8 in) Fiction book ISBN: 9786077661436 1st ed., Ediciones El Naranjo, 2014 34 pp. 14 × 20 cm (5.5 × 7.9 in) Boardbook ISBN: 9786077661795 1st ed., Ediciones El Naranjo, 2014 80 pp. 18 × 25 cm (7 × 9.8 in) Fiction book ISBN: 9786077661917 Age 12+ Age 10+ Age 1+ Age 8+ El Naranjo Foreign Rights The Book of Denial 31 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-specialist audience, particularly children and young people. This publishing house seeks to renovate the book, transforming it into an interactive medium of learning by means of a novel concept that brings together text and image through original design. This way, history, art and different 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 subjects that are of interest in our country and beyond. Contact: CRISTINA URRUTIA: [email protected] WEBSITE: http://issuu.com/edicionestecolote 33 Migrating Migrar José Manuel Mateo & Javier Martínez Pedro This 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. They crossed the border thinking they could find work—and, more than anything else, the children wanted to find their father. st 1 ed., Ediciones Tecolote, Mexico, 2011 1st reprint, Ediciones Tecolote, 2012 10 pp. 32 × 16 cm (81.28 × 40.64 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786077656555 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 What Animals! ◆ 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 design ◆ Has illustrated many Latin American books for children ◆ Has received many awards as an illustrator and as an advertising creative ◆ His work has been exhibited on several occasions ¡Qué animales! Eduardo Bustos & Lucho Rodríguez Children can make exotic animal masks with this book’s stylized, colourful illustrations. 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 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 everybody 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 find her identity during her walk through the forest. Fanuel Díaz ◆ Researcher in children’s literature ◆ Jury of children’s fiction and illustration in international contests such as the Bratislava Biennial ◆ Winner of the National Children’s Literature Award in Venezuela ◆ Author of several children’s books, and others on theory of children’s literature Luis Lestón ◆ Young designer born in Venezuela ◆ Has illustrated seven children’s books Jaguar: Heart of the Mountain Jaguar, “Corazón de la Montaña” Ana Paula Ojeda & Juan Palomino Before there was Time and when light did not yet exist, the jaguar—the mystery of the night—was the lord of all creatures. And then order arose from chaos, and humans from the jaguar… This succinct and lucid retelling of a pre-Hispanic myth preserves the symbolic implications that lie beyond the story. The images suggest and stimulate readings of these complex interpretations of the world. Ana Paula Ojeda ◆ Studied Intercultural Management and Development ◆ Her first book, Ladrón del fuego, also illustrated by Juan Palomino, won the García Cubas Award from the National Institute of Anthropology and History ◆ This 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-American Catalogue of Illustration ◆ 2012 New Horizons Bologna Ragazzi Award ◆ Rights sold to Brazil, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, USA Foreign Rights Age 7+ ¡Qué animales! Eduardo Bustos • Lucho Rodríguez 34 1st ed., Ediciones Tecolote, Mexico, 2015 24 pp. 26 × 35 cm (10.2 × 13.7 in) Illustrated activity book ISBN: Pending 1st ed., Ediciones Tecolote, Mexico, 2015 28 pp. 26 × 22 cm (10.2 × 8.6 in) Illustrated book ISBN: Pending 1st ed., Ediciones Tecolote, Mexico, 2014 36 pp. 26 × 23.5 cm (10.5 × 9 in) Illustrated book ISBN: 9786079365264 Age 4+ Age 6+ Age 10+ Tecolote 35 EDITORIAL 3 ABEJAS T res Abejas is a publishing company that began in 2012 with financial 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 first 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: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.editorial3abejas.com 37 The Music of the World La música del mundo Elman Trevizo Higuera & Evelyn Alarcón Sile This text introduces children to materials that gave rise to traditional instruments, such as the indigenous Tarahumara peoples’ “tenabari”. Implicit in this text is the passion to create. The most important revelation is the appreciation 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 translated into English and German Evelyn Alarcón Siles ◆ Graphic designer and illustrator ◆ Specialist in digital strategy, illustration and photography ◆ Currently works as an independent artist and is focusing extensively on her personal work Ahora ¡Abracadabra! Luz María del Consuelo Chapela Mendoza & Rodrigo Antonio Vargas Chapela Here, children will discover the adventures of a lovely little monkey fleeing from a hunter. Based on a story from the oral tradition of the Mixtec-Zapotec peoples in Mexico, this is a touching story about the rainforest, its dangers, 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 Bichos, in collaboration with Roberto Rojo, Nostra, 2005 Rodrigo Antonio Vargas Chapela ◆ Illustrator ◆ Studied Bachelor of Graphic Communication Design ◆ Studied an ma in Visual Arts at the Academy of San Carlos, National Autonomous University of Mexico (unam) ◆ He has worked with agencies and international institutions such as unicef, unesco and ecpat 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 flies so high and so far that he begins to worry that his family will suffer with his absence. This 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 several major houses in Mexico and Spain ◆ Chosen for IBBY Mexico’s Guide for Children and Young Readers 2015 Andrea Dresses in Red Andrea se viste de rojo Norma Muñoz Ledo Carrasco & Víctor Manuel García Bernal The texts plays with the sonorous Spanish synonyms for the color red, such as colorado, and with the multiple red objects that a girl encounters: a rooster’s comb or a rabbit’s eyes. Through the story, children identify objects, flowers 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. Masters 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 different publishing houses ◆ His illustrations earned a Special Mention for the International Youth Library’s White Ravens Catalogue ◆ Mention in the FCE Spanish-American Catalogue 2014 38 1st ed. 3 Abejas S.A. 2013 24 pp. 19 × 21 cm (7.5 × 9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786078306145 1st ed. 3 Abejas S.A. 2013 24 pp. 19 × 21 cm (7.5 × 9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786078306053 1st ed. 3 Abejas S.A. 2013 24 pp. 19 × 21 cm (7.5 × 9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786078306114 1st ed. 3 Abejas S.A. 2013 24 pp. 19 × 21 cm (7.5 × 9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786078306107 Age 4+ Age 4+ Age 4+ Age 4+ 3 Abejas Foreign Rights ◆ Chosen by the Secretariat of Public Education for school libraries in 2015 Now ¡Abracadabra! 39 FOEM T he Editorial Board of the State Pubic Administration (ceape) produces, 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 distinguished 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 collections 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: [email protected] FÉLIX SUÁREZ GONZÁLEZ: [email protected] CONSEJO EDITORIAL DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN PÚBLICA ESTATAL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.edomex.gob.mx/consejoeditorial 41 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 realize that there are always small mysteries to discover within large secrets. Andrés Acosta ◆ Born in Guerrero in 1964, he has published 16 novels and two plays for children, 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 Academy of San Carlos ◆ Her work was selected for the 4th Ibero-American Illustration Catalogue in 2013 ◆ Some of her work can be seen at: http://rociosolis.poliphilo.org ◆ Won the children’s literature award (poetry) in the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz International Literature Contest in 2013 42 The Book of Children who Wear Glasses El libro de l@s niñ@s que usan gafas Alexis 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 written 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 National Award in Cuba three times for his writings featuring his character Chamaquilli Irma Bastida Herrera ◆ Enjoys interpreting texts with images ◆ She illustrates books for different publishers ◆ In 2013 she was honored with the Golden Apple at the Biennial Illustration Bratislava ◆ Some of her work can be seen at www. ibasther.blogspot.com ◆ Honourable mention in the children’s literature category (poetry), International Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Literature Award 2013 Among Monsters Entre monstruos Elizabeth 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. That 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 Werewolf, the Witch, the Invisible Man, and even War—a monstrous social phenomenon. Elizabeth Cruz Madrid ◆ Studied Communications at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (unam) ◆ Worked as a journalist in Mexican media such as Radio unam and El Universal and El Financiero newspapers ◆ Since 2007, she has written and edited various educational books for publishers such as Santillana, Sistema uno, Castillo, Esfinge ◆ She has won several awards for her children’s stories Rocío Solís Cuevas ◆ Graduated from the Masters in Editorial Design at the Center for Gestalt Studies and the diploma course in illustration 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 ◆ Honourable mention in the Children’s Literature category (stories), Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz International Literature Contest 2013 Sharash and Federico’s Gift Sharash y el regalo de Federico Lizbeth 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 reconcile their differences in the company of young women made from lava, girls with hair made of honey, witches, beautiful water nymphs and angels called ofanim. Journeys and meetings among these peculiar characters offer a lesson in kindness, hope and happiness. Lizbeth Padilla ◆ Born in Tlalnepantla, State of México, 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 Enlobar epifanías: antología personal Ricardo García Trejo ◆ Studied graphic design at Universidad del Valle in Toluca ◆ He studied at the Norman Rockwell School of Illustration ◆ Has worked for different private and public institutions ◆ Won the Children’s Literature Award 2013 (stories), Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz International Literature Contest 2013 Foreign Rights El libro de los fantasmas Andrés Acosta, Irma Bastida Herrera, Ricardo García Trejo & Rocío Solís Cuevas 1st edition. foem. 2015 72 pp. 22.5 × 23 cm (8.8 × 9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786074953633 1st edition. foem. 2014 68 pp. 22.5 × 23 cm (8.8 × 9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786074953473 1st edition. foem. 2014 60 pp. 22.5 × 23 cm (8.8 × 9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786074953626 1st edition. foem. 2014 192 pp. 22.5 × 23 cm (8.8 × 9 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786074953664 Age: 4+ Age 6+ Age 4+ Age 4+ FOEM The Book of Ghosts 43 FONDO DE CULTURA ECONÓMICA 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: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.fondodeculturaeconomica.com 45 A child experiences a life-changing event, and an otherwise regular day suddenly takes an unexpected turn. Nothing seems quite as it should—neither the boy’s daily cup of hot chocolate nor the park bench. Time goes by, and he must complete a personal mission before he can leave this difficult moment behind because “strange days get bored and leave soon enough.” María Fernanda Heredia ◆ María Fernanda Heredia is an Ecuadorian illustrator, graphic designer and author of over 25 books for children and young readers ◆ She is the five-time winner of Ecuador’s National Prize for Literature for Children and Young Readers Roger Ycaza ◆ Roger Ycaza is an Ecuadorian illustrator and musician. He has illustrated over 60 short stories and novels for children and young adults ◆ In 2014 he received Ecuador’s National Prize for Illustration With Eyes Wide Open Con los ojos abiertos Francisco Hinojosa The protagonist of this novel is a 15year-old girl who runs away from home and survives by doing odd jobs. Soon she gets involved with a student who suffers from chronic insomnia which begins to drive him mad. This novel opens readers’ eyes to things that often lead young people to take extreme decisions 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 ◆ This year he was selected by conaculta as the ambassador for the Children and Young Adults’ International Book Fair (filij) to represent and promote children and young adults’ literature in Mexico and around the world ◆ Shortlisted for the First sm Iberian-American Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award, 2005 ◆ Honorary member of the National Sistem of Art Creators, Fondo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, 19932000, 2003-2005, 2007-2010 and 20102013 ◆ Fellowship of the Fondo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Mexico, 19911992 ◆ National Short Story Award, San Luis Potosí, 1993 ◆ Winner of the XVIII A la Orilla del Viento Picture book Award 2014 46 Life without Santi La vida sin Santi Andrea 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 other for a while. Days are sad and complicated at first. Eventually, the distance will lessen and the void will be filled. Will there still be a place available for Santi when he comes back? Andrea Maturana ◆ An established Latin American author born in Santiago de Chile ◆ In 1997 she published her first novel, El daño, which was very well received by the public and critics Francisco Javier Olea ◆ He has been an illustrator and painter since 1999, and works at El Mercurio newspaper The Man Who Was a Map El hombre que fue un mapa Ignacio Padilla & Rafael Barajas, El Fisgón Hipotálamo, an ageing warrior discharged from the army, becomes a sage famous for finding 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. The 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 diplomat ◆ Has held a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Rafael Barajas ◆ He is a curator, muralist, painter, researcher, writer and interviewer, and one of Mexico’s most famous political cartoonists ◆ XVII A la Orilla del Viento Picture book Award Mention of Honor 2013 ◆ Rights sold to Portuguese 1st ed., fce Mexico, 2015 40 pp. 28 × 21 cm (11.02 × 8.26 in) Picture book ISBN: Pending 1st ed., fce-Mexico, 2015 72 pp. 19 × 15 cm (7.48 × 5.90 in) Novel ISBN: 9786071625779 1st ed., fce Mexico, 2014 48 pp. 23 × 20 cm (9.05 × 7.87 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786071619716 1st ed., fce Mexico, 2014 88 pp. 19 × 15 cm (7.48 × 5.90 in) Children’s fiction ISBN: 9786071623614 Age 6+ Age 13+ Age 6+ Age 9+ Foreign Rights Los días raros María Fernanda Heredia & Roger Ycaza FCE Strange Days 47 LIBROS PARA IMAGINAR 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 find our character Xook, which means “to read” in Mayan. He represents a cacomixtle, a mammal native to Mexico. Let Xook guide you down the multiple trails of the imagination. Contact: IXCHEL DELGADO: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.librosparaimaginar.com www.librosinfantiles.com.mx 49 Las teteras niñas Becky Rubinstein, Rocío Solís & Irma Bastida The Child Teapots announces teatime, pleasure in words and delight in images. This book of poems is the product of visual experience, of observing teapots galore, made of pottery, porcelain, and white clay. The Child Teapots was born to cheer up children and grownups alike, made possible by the inventiveness of Becky, who creates images through words, and Irma and Rocío, creators of images through color. Becky Rubinstein ◆ Writer, poet, translator; holds a doctorate in modern literature ◆ Received honourable mention in the José Martí Worldwide Award for Literature 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 Ibero-American Catalogue of Illustration, 2013 ◆ Has participated in different group shows Irma Bastida ◆ Mexican designer and illustrator ◆ Won the Golden Apple at the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava, 2013 ◆ Currently does illustration projects for different publishers ◆ First Mexican illustrator to receive the Bratislava Golden Apple, 2013 Animals from my Land Animales de mi tierra Dydya López & Abril Castillo Enjoy animals from the Costa Chica in the state of Guerrero. They’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, Guerrero ◆ She is the author of the first bilingual indigenous language/Spanish thesis in Mexico Abril Castillo ◆ Illustrator, writer and editor ◆ Has participated since 2007 in the organizing committee for El Ilustradero, Fundación sm and the Guadalajara Book Fair, who are in charge of the Ibero-American Catalogue of Illustration ◆ Her work has been shown in France, United States, Venezuela, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica and Mexico In the Village of Viceversa En la aldea de viceversa Becky Rubinstein & Irma Bastida Come with me to the village of Vice-Versa, where there are verses galore that will make you laugh and smile out loud. You will soon fall in love with real characters, 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 Institute 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 pictures ◆ Her work includes developing publishing projects and independent illustration ◆ Selected for the Catalogue of Illustrators at the Sharjah International Book Fair, United Arab Emirates, 2013 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 fly off with a few words of magic to find 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 (really crazy) Dreams… but will they find the answer? Maria de Jesús Nieto ◆ A dancer, María received formal training 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 Mundo and Cara de aire, for which she received an award at the International Book Fair for Children and Young Readers (filij) in 2004 ◆ She holds a master’s degree in LatinAmerican Literature from the University of Paris III- Sorbonne, in France Esmeralda Ríos ◆ Studied design and visual communication at the National Autonomous University of Mexico’s National School of Fine Arts (unam) ◆ Her work has been featured in conaculta’s Catalogue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers and in Oltre Lo Specchio, Associazione Culturale Teatrio, Italy ◆ She has illustrated stories and creates film animations ◆ These illustrations represented Mexico in the 24th Biennal of Illustration Bratislava, 2013 50 1st ed., Libros para Imaginar, 2015 52 pp. 20.5 × 21 cm (8.07 × 8.26 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786079306106 1st ed., Libros para Imaginar, 2014 94.5 × 13 cm (37.20 × 5.11 in) Folding book ISBN: 9786079306083, Libros para Imaginar ISBN: 9786075167398, conaculta 1st ed., Libros para Imaginar, 2013 32 pp. 15 × 22.5 cm (5.90 × 8.85 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786079306021, Libros para Imaginar ISBN: 9786075162881, conaculta Age 3-6 Age 3-6 Age 4-6 1st ed., Libros para Imaginar, 2011 33 pp. 26 × 19 cm (10.23 × 7.48 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786079537050 Age 8-10 Libros para Imaginar Foreign Rights The Child Teapots 51 MÉNDEZ CORTÉS EDITORES 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. This project invites children to read and let their imagination fly, with the intention of awakening and promoting curiosity and taste for literature by means of different, fascinating stories, beautifully illustrated by outstanding Mexican and international artists from the publishing milieu. Contact: CLAUDIA TAPIA MÁRQUEZ: [email protected] MARICARMEN MÉNDEZ CORTÉS: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.mc-editores.com.mx 53 Ears Orejas Pablo Menalc & Herenia González Stray Dog Un perro callejero Fernanda 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. The key, however, is to use highfalutin words. Fernanda Tolmen ◆ Writes children’s literature and textbooks for preschool. Born in Mexico City ◆ Lecturer, teacher and storyteller ◆ Has also published El ballenato Berengario 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 several editions of conaculta's Catalogue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers ◆ She has worked for different publishers in Mexico and the United States ◆ In 2012 she curated and designed the “Memorias Trazadas” exhibition in Buenos Aires, Argentina ◆ She recently created an animated story for conaculta’s Alas y Raíces program Berengario, The Whale Calf El ballenato Berengario Fernanda Tolmen & Tania Recio One day, Berengario decided to change his name and put an end to his problems. He fixed one of them—but was never able to get rid of the other. Fernanda Tolmen ◆ Lecturer, teacher and storyteller ◆ Writes children’s literature and textbooks for preschool. Born in Mexico City ◆ Has also published Un perro callejero and Entre la hiedra in this series Tania Recio ◆ Studied graphic design at the National 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 exhibitions in casul, Centro Cultural “Estación Indianillas”, Casa Kuii and Museo Taborda in Buenos Aires, Argentina ◆ Her work was selected for conaculta's 21st Catalogue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers The Pirate with the Upside-Down Smile El pirata de la sonrisa al revés Carmen 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 Mexico City ◆ Editor and technical reviewer of textbooks for preschool, primary and secondary 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 communication with a specialty in illustration at the National School of Fine Arts (enap) ◆ Has worked for different publishers in Mexico City and abroad ◆ Has received different awards such as the Gabino Barreda Silver Medal (2007, unam), Silver Mention in the Design for Illustration Awards (2011), Honourable Mention in the 26th Catalogue 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) 54 1st ed., mc-editores- México, 2015 20 pp. 15 × 22 cm (5.9 × 8.6 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786077732709 1st ed., mc-editores- México, 2014 20 pp. 22 × 22 cm (8.6 × 8.6 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786077732679 1st ed., mc-editores- México, 2015 28 pp. 22 × 22 cm (8.6 × 8.6 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786077732686 1st ed., mc-editores- México, 2015 28 pp. 22 × 30 cm (8.6 × 11.8 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786077732655 Age 3+ Age 3+ Age 3+ Age 3+ MC Editores Foreign Rights Have you ever seen a small, white dog that looks like a rabbit? Or a white rabbit 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, pedagogical advisor and reading promoter in different states in Mexico ◆ He has also published Enrique, el constructor and Las donas de Daniel in this series Herenia González ◆ Mexican illustrator. Has collaborated with different publishers in Mexico City ◆ Primarily does digital and traditional children’s illustration ◆ Has participated in group shows such as the 6th International Artistic Contest for Children and Youth in Czestochowa, Poland; “La muerte ilustrada” in the Seattle Center, Washington, D.C., and “Ecoscopios” in Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City ◆ Is currently developing personal projects. She has recently begun to work in non-utilitarian pottery 55 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. The Children and Young Reader’s Catalogue 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 awarded the most distinguished literary prizes: Hans Christian Andersen, Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, Newberry Medal and the Norma International Prize. Contact: LORENZA ESTANDÍA: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.literaturainfantilnorma.com 57 Of Rascals, Guzzlers and Biters De astutos, tragones y mordelones Judy Goldman & Juan Gedovius With fabulous illustrations by Juan Gedovius, you will feel like a rascal, a guzzler and a biter. And with Judy Goldman’s stories you will get to know more about the ancient Mayan and Aztec stories that explain why there are rabbits 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 illustrator 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 Lampedusa Italy 2014 Mi papá es un tlacuilo Sandra Siemens & Tania Juárez In pre-Hispanic Mexico, tlacuilos were the painters and illustrators of the codices and temple walls. In this beautiful 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 understand 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 heliogábalo 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 ◆ 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 The Book that Dies El libro que se muere Ricardo 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. This book has thirty-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 Mexico ◆ More than 30 books published ◆ The 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 different publishing houses ◆ In 2011, he won third prize in conaculta’s 21st Catalogue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers ◆ 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 Soldiers in the Rain Soldados en la lluvia Toño Malpica & María Teresa Hevia During the Mexican Revolution, a 9and 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 negotiate the old man’s life. The story reveals each character’s past, their faults, fantasies and dreams. Toño Malpica ◆ One of the most distinguished Mexican 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 illustrator ◆ Studied in Bogota, Barcelona and Paris ◆ 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 58 1st ed. Grupo Editorial Norma México, 2012 80 pp. 14 × 18.7 cms (5.6 × 7.4 in) Illustrated book ISBN: 9786079107093 1st ed. Grupo Editorial Norma México, 2012 88 pp. 11.7 × 20 cms (4.5 × 8 in) Illustrated book ISBN: 9786077220657 1st ed. Norma-Bienes de Consumo Internacional, México, 2013 256 pp. 11.7 × 20 cms (4.5 × 8 in) ISBN: 9786079107482 1st. ed. Norma-Carvajal Educación, Bogotá, 2013 168 pp. 11.7 × 20 cms (4.5 × 8 in) ISBN: 9789584541314 Age 7+ Age 9+ Age 11+ Age 11+ Norma Foreign Rights ◆ 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 My Dad is a Tlacuilo 59 SANTILLANA A lfaguara Infantil y Juvenil is a line of fiction 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: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.leeralfaguara.com.mx www.santillana.com.mx 61 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 flowers. This book approaches 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 62 The Good, the Bad, and the Worst Buenos, malos y peores Francisco Hinojosa & Luis San Vicente Don Tarantulón, Josefina the rat and the small Mosquito meet frequently to tell each other the mean things they do to humans, and take delight in the vileness 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 find how true this is. Francisco Hinojosa ◆ Undoubtedly one of the most important contemporary children’s books’ authors, he’s also a teacher and has written poetry, theatre, fiction and essays for adults ◆ He’s published over 20 books for children. The scope of his work makes him the most-widely read author in this genre in Mexico ◆ In 2014, he became the first Children’s Literature Ambassador for Mexico, a well-deserved distinction awarded to him by conaculta and other institutions Luis San Vicente ◆ A talented graphic designer and illustrator, 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 Reforma, one of Mexico’s major newspapers The Story of a Broken Heart... and Perhaps a Couple of Fangs Historia sobre un corazón roto… y tal vez un par de colmillos Mónica B. Brozon & O’Kif Sebastián can’t sleep because his neighbours’ new dog makes too much noise. And that’s his best excuse for meeting his neighbour, with whom he’s completely 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 communications and has a diploma in film direction, but she admits her true calling 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 important authors of books for children and young adults O’Kif (Alejandro O’Keeffe) ◆ O’Kif is a well-known Argentinian illustrator, cartoonist and engraver who’s collaborated with many publishing houses ◆ He continually teaches art workshops for professionals and amateurs ◆ In 1997, he was the recipient of the White Ravens Award The Machine La máquina Antonio Malpica Chano is in a predicament—he wasn’t accepted to the school he applied to, and will have to figure out what to do with his time. His grandfather is insufferable 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 shoulder to shoulder through the world as they chase after a mysterious clue to a place where there is no time, no rules and no conflicts. Antonio Malpica ◆ Although he started out his adult working life as an engineer, he’s now one of the most beloved Mexican authors of books for children and teenagers, as well as one of the most prolific ◆ Aside from his light prose, laugh-outloud bits, and endearing characters, his use of social media has earned him a wide following of readers from all backgrounds, nationalities and ages ◆ 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 ◆ Poetry and almostimpressionist illustrations gather round in this beautiful book to tell a wellknown 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 critterlike selves 1st ed., Editorial Santillana S.A. de C.V., México, 2013 48 pp. 21 × 27 cm (8.2 × 10.6 in) Picture Book ISBN: 9786070120022 1st ed., Santillana Ediciones Generales, S.A. de C.V., México, 2009 2st ed., Editorial Santillana S.A. de C.V., México, 2015 44 pp. 15.5 × 19 cm (6.1 × 7.4 in) Chapter Book ISBN: 9786070125089 1st ed., Santillana Ediciones Generales S.A. de C.V., México, 2004 1st ed., Editorial Santillana S.A. de C.V., México, 2013 232 pp. 12 x 20 cm (4.7 × 7.8 in) Middle Grade ISBN: 9786070115172 1st ed., Editorial Santillana S.A. de C.V., México, 2013 192 pp. 14 × 23 cm (5.5 × 9 in) Young Adult ISBN: 9786070120664 Age 4+ Age 6+ Age 12+ Age 14+ ◆ 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 Foreign Rights El sueño de una alubia Eduardo Carrera & Amanda Mijangos ◆ He’s written several books for children for different 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 watercolours, 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 regularly with various institutions ◆ El sueño de una alubia is her first book for children Santillana The Dream of a Bean 63 NOSTRA EDICIONES N ostra Ediciones is an independent Mexican publishing house founded in the year 2000. Its main editorial line is directed to children and young readers. Its books reflect a concern for the distribution of knowledge, literary contents and quality visual proposals. This effort 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: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.nostraediciones.com 65 Animals of the New World Animales del nuevo mundo Miguel León-Portilla & Miguel Castro Leñero Art book aimed at children and young people, that offers descriptions and stories in a Spanish-Nahuatl bilingual edition of seven animals native to the American continent. These oral stories were originally dictated to friar Bernardino de Sahagún by fifteenth-century indigenous Mexican sages and selected ones from the General History of the Things of the New Spain or the Florentine Codex. Miguel León-Portilla ◆ Mexican anthropologist and historian ◆ Distinguished researcher and professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (unam) ◆ Specialist in preHispanic cultures of central Mexico Miguel Castro Leñero ◆ Mexican painter with more than thirty 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 La pequeña niña que siempre tenía hambre Yasbil Mendoza Huerta & Mauricio Gómez Morin In the beautiful state of Oaxaca, some traditions are essential for the heart. This Zapotec story, translated into Spanish, is filled with humour, and tells us how a very hungry girl managed to cheerfully and zestfully quench her appetite. Yasbil Mendoza Huerta ◆ Anthropologist, linguist and musician born in Mexico City ◆ Has worked as an instrumentalist in various symphonic orchestras and interprets traditional Mexican music ◆ Artistic director of Zarahuato musical group Mauricio Gómez Morin ◆ Mexican artist, he unflaggingly cultivates minor arts such as street muralism and illustration ◆ Illustrator for magazines and newspapers such as La Jornada, Reforma and Letras Libres ◆ Founder of the Taller de Gráfica Monumental ◆ Selected by the Secretariat of Public Education for its “Libros del Rincón” program, and classroom and school libraries Mayas and their Roots Los mayas y sus raíces Carlos Montemayor & Boris Viskin An art edition with text in Spanish and Maya, this book pays homage to one of our Meso-American cultures. Compiled 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 languages and cultural diversity in Mexico ◆ 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 different countries ◆ Selected by the Secretariat of Public Education for the Libros del Rincón program, school and classroom libraries Miss Taqui Catalina González Vilar & Isidro E. Esquivel Miss Taqui, heiress to the only dust-recycling factory in the village of Ovlop, is nevertheless allergic to dust. That 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 Vapor 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 ◆ Winner of the 2011 “Invenciones” award in the category of narrative 66 1st ed., Nostra Ediciones México, 2007 96 pp. 23.5 × 33 cm (9.25 × 13 in) Picture book ISBN: 9789685447799 1st ed., Nostra Ediciones México, 2009 32 pp. 21 × 27.5 cm (8.27 × 10.83 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786077603184 1st ed., Nostra Ediciones México, 2013 108 pp. 28 × 28 cm (11 × 11 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786078237173 1st ed., Nostra Ediciones México, 2014 88 pp. 12 × 20 cm (4.72 × 7.87 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786078237289 Age 8+ Age 4+ Age 8+ Age 9+ Nostra Foreign Rights ◆ 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 The Little Girl who was Always Hungry 67 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, fiction and non-fiction, 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: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.oceanotravesia.mx 69 Since ancient times, goblins, fairies, witches, dwarves, elves and other fantastical creatures have stirred the admiration, fear and sympathy of children and adults alike. They have also inspired great musicians of all traditions. This illustrated book includes a cd with an audio guide and a fragment of every classical piece of music referred to in its pages. ◆ Rights sold: English (USA and Canada), French, Chinese (simplified) ◆ 2014 Parent's Choice Gold Award (English edition) 70 The Secret of the Flower that Could Fly El secreto de la flor que volaba Demián Bucay & Mauricio Gómez Morin Emperor Ho Liang is obsessed with butterflies. He orders the construction of a glass cage to shelter one butterfly from every region of his kingdom. Once he has them all, he notices that the confined butterflies keep losing their colour as he absorbedly observes them. Soon, the monarch will learn something more important than the reason why butterflies lose their colour in captivity. Demián Bucay: ◆ Is a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist ◆ 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, illustration and printmaking at the Metropolitan Autonomous University, in Mexico City ◆ He is one of the most respected Mexican illustrators ◆ A timeless tale about freedom and identity Disgusting and Nutritious Repugnante y nutritiva Adriana Chalela & Alejandro Magallanes Who said that healthy food must be dull and boring, all boiled carrots and broccoli? This book induces children to a nutritious, healthy lifestyle through delightfully disgusting and tasty recipes. It might all seem just a tad unconventional, 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 articles, 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 several countries of the Americas, Europe and Asia ◆ He has published more than 20 books There, There… Sana que sana María Cristina Ramos & Ixchel Estrada Little Toadie gets hurt while playing with butterflies. His mother sings to comfort him, “There, there, Little Toadie.” She understands that there is nothing 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 University of Mexico (unam) ◆ Her work as an illustrator is widely recognized and has been distinguished with numerous honours ◆ Rights sold: Chinese (Complex), Korean ◆ A first cookery book for children… and grown-ups, too! Foreign Rights Seres fantásticos. Introducción a la música de concierto Ana Gerhard & Claudia Legnazzi 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 Prilidiano Pueyrredón National School of Fine Arts ◆ She lived in Mexico for more than ten years and returned to her homeland in 2004 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 1st ed., Editorial Océano de México, 2014 52 pp. 22.5 × 34 cm (8.85 × 13.39 in) Picture book, fiction ISBN: 9786074003154 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 1st ed., Editorial Océano de México, 2008 26 pp. 18.9 × 19 cm (7.43 × 7.48 in) Board book, fiction ISBN: 9789707774278 Age 6+ Age 6+ Age 6+ Age 2+ Océano Travesía Fantastic Characters: An Introduction to Classical Music 71 PETRA EDICIONES P etra Ediciones publishes beautiful photography, art, fiction and non-fiction 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; The Ten Best Art Books for Children from 1995-2000; ibby International Honour List; The Best Children’s Books in Spanish 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 significant childhood experiences. We have sold rights to Canada, India, Switzerland and France. Contact: PEGGY ESPINOSA: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.petraediciones.com 73 Manuel practices the shapes of turtles here, traveling over space, folding paper. Eight turtles that describe basic convex and concave shapes, as the can be assembled from within or the other way around. ◆ “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 74 Ooh! Ouch! pica, no pica Jill Hartley With the charm of images and the daily 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 embraces, caresses, sweetens or softens us. Jill Hartley ◆ Has been distiguished with several awards and mentions, including a mention in the New Horizons Bologna Ragazzi Award 2000 ◆ Studied fine arts and ethnographic cinematography in New York before becoming a professional photographer ◆ Jill has been living in Mexico for over 20 years ◆ All of the six books of this series, the rights had been sold to differents countries, such as Canada, India and France ◆ A beautiful little book that evokes different sensations through contrasts The Abduction of Eloisa El rapto de Eloísa Jorge Esquinca & Chiara Carrer Retold and written in prose sixteen times over, this magnificent book is written on two levels and recreates the myth of Persephone and Demeter. “Eloise opened her eyes. The 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 Poetry Award for Published Work, 2009, for Descripción de un brillo azul cobalto (Pretextos, Era, 2010) ◆ Has received various fellowships from France’s Ministry of Culture, Civitella Ranieri Foundation in Italy and Mexico’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 Ragazzi Award 2011 for Un día… ◆ She has received various awards, among the most important are the Apel Les Mestres, unicef, Andersen Prize, Golden Appel Bratislava ◆ The story and narrative of this book are magnificently created and developed through her graphic art To Each Their Own House A cada quien su casa Chiara Carrer This lovely book is filled with images and voices and builds “the house / of always never maybe / of time.” It is partly a poetic definition of a home, where a narration filled with evocations 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 Jugendbuchlllustrationspreis ◆ 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 Children’s Book Fair for Un día ◆ Award to Editorial Merit, CANIEM 2014, children’s books category 1st ed., Petra Ediciones, conaculta, Mexico, 2013 40 pp. 28 × 22 cm (11 × 8.6 in) Art initiation ISBN: 9786077646068 1st ed., Petra Ediciones, Mexico, 2013 24 pp. 12.5 × 12.5 cm (5 × 5 in) Board book ISBN: 9786077646372 1st ed., Petra Ediciones, conaculta, Mexico, 2014 56 pp. 23.5 × 25 cm (9.25 × 9.8 in) Picture book isbn: 9786077646525 1st ed., Petra Ediciones, Mexico, 2013 120 pp. 20.5 × 15.5 cm (8.07 × 6.1 in) Picture book ISBN: 9786077646402 Age 8+ Age 2+ Age 8+ Age 8+ Foreign Rights Tortugas en el espacio de papel Manuel Marín Manuel Marín ◆ Animales en el agua de papel was selected by a jury for The Ten Best Art Books for Children from 1995-2000. The book was exhibited in all the pavillions of Bologna Children’s Book Fair, 2000 ◆ Primavera was selected by ibby International for the 2008 Honour List ◆ Selected by Bonn's Deutsche Welle as the most representative artist of Latin America for his Crossed Communication sculpture in 2004 Petra Turtles in the Space of Paper 75 SM 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 offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Peru, and Puerto Rico. Its flagship collections of fiction, El Barco de Vapor (children) and Gran Angular (young adults), include established authors and new talents alike. Ediciones sm also has a wide range of illustrated books on all subjects and for all ages. Its non-fiction books show that science, history, and other disciplines can be as amazing as the best novel or short story. Contact: ANA ARENZANA: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.ediciones-sm.com.mx 77 Octavio Paz: The Fig Tree Tells and Sings Octavio Paz: Cuenta y canta la higuera Alberto Ruy Sánchez & Ángel Campos A brief illustrated biography of Mexican poet Octavio Paz, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1990. With poetic, child-friendly prose, the author gives a voice to the fig 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. The book has a timeline and a section with photographs of the writer. Alberto Ruy Sánchez ◆ Born in Mexico in 1951. Narrator, poet and essayist ◆ Over 20 published books ◆ Has received numerous awards and distinctions such as the one of Official of the Order of the Arts and Letters granted by the French government Ángel Campos ◆ Graphic designer and illustrator specialized in children’s books ◆ His work is well-known by publishers and institutions that produce children’s and YA literature and textbooks José Emilio Pacheco: A Sea of Rain on the Sea José Emilio Pacheco: A mares llueve sobre el mar Laura Emilia Pacheco & Mario Rosales A brief illustrated biography of writer José Emilio Pacheco. Through a feline friend of Jose Emilio’s, the narrator of this biography tells us how the generous author of Las batallas en el desierto always lived by and for the word. Beginning readers will learn meaningful fragments of his life and works. The book is in narrative style and provides a timeline and a section with photographs of the author. Laura Emilia Pacheco ◆ Writer, translator and editor ◆ Has translated authors such as Raymond Carver, Frank Goldman and Isak Dinesen ◆ Author of the book of stories and chronicles El último mundo ◆ Contributor to Letras Libres magazine Mario Rosales ◆ Publicist, creative executive, animator, 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 Publications for Children and Young Readers. Founder of El Ilustradero The Strange Case of Santi and Ago El extraño caso de Santi y Ago Paulina del Collado & Patricio Betteo Camila is a very bright and very curious. She lives with her parents, her sister Susana and her brother Santiago, whom she loves very much. When Santiago gets angry, however, he changes 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 Hispanic Language and Literature in the Faculty of Philosophy and Literature at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (unam) ◆ This is her first 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 hundreds of magazines, dozens of children’s books and a few animated projects and video games ◆ His comic book Mundo Invisible won the National Graphic Novel Award in 2011 The Dragon’s Lair and Other Horror Poems La casa del dragón y otros poemas de horror María Baranda & Carlos Vélez This book comprises 19 poems, each devoted to a different character: animals, mythological beings, ghosts, animated objects—it’s a book that is chockfull 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 English, French, Lithuanian, and German ◆ She has received numerous awards, among them: the Villa de Madrid Ibero-American Poetry Prize, the 2003 Aguascalientes National Poetry Award and the 2003 El Barco de Vapor Award. She is on the 2008 ibby Honour 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 particular children’s ◆ Studied at the National School of Fine Arts and has studied under Javier Sáez, Kveta Pacovska, Adellci Galloni, Santiago Caruso, and André Neves ◆ He won third place in conaculta’s 21st Catalogue of Illustrators of Publications for Children and Young Readers in 2011 78 1st ed., Ediciones sm, 2014 48 pp. 20 × 20 cm (7.87 × 7.87 in) Biography ISBN: 9786072413245 1st ed., Ediciones sm, 2014 160 pp. 12 × 19 cm (4.72 × 7.48 in) Fiction Colección Barco de Vapor, Serie Naranja. ISBN: 9786072412613 1st ed., Ediciones sm, 2014 64 pp. 15 × 22.5 cm (5.90 × 8.86 in) Poetry ISBN: 9786072412958 Age 9+ Age 9+ Age 9+ Age 9+ SM 1st ed., Ediciones sm, 2014 48 pp. 20 × 20 cm (7.87 × 7.87 in) Biography ISBN: 9786072413214 Foreign Rights ◆ El Barco de Vapor Prize 2014 79
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