David Bowles is a Mexican American author and translator from South Texas, where he teaches literature and Nahuatl at the University of Texas Río Grande Valley. Among his forty published books are the multiple-award-winning They Call Me Güero, The Prince & the Coyote, and Feathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky: Myths of Mexico, as well as the series Garza Twins, 13th Street, and Clockwork Curandera. He is the current president of the Texas Institute of Letters.

"Immersive, magical, and undeniably clever." -- J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author "This book has it all! Magic, music, and mayhem. . . . David Bowles and Charlene Bowles are masters at bringing these ancient stories to life with contemporary comedic pacing and beautifully crafted artwork." -- Pedro Martín, award-winning author-illustrator of Mexikid "My 9-year-old son and were absolutely entranced by this empowering, action-packed and authentic Mesoamerican story. His first question after finishing: 'When's the next one coming out?'" -- Julio Anta, Eisner Award-nominated author of Frontera, This Land Is Our Land: A Blue Beetle Story, and Home "These books transport you to a rich and vibrant world of gods, demigods, and magic. I fell in love with the bold and expressive art style -- such strong linework and detailed costuming! This series has piqued my interest in indigenous folklore in my own family -- what knowledge have we lost to violent colonialism, and what stories remain?" -- Christine Suggs, creator of ¡Ay, Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico

"Straightforward and humorous language paired with clear, eye-catching comics-style illustrations make this an engaging retelling of a selection from the Mayan Popol Vuh." -- The Horn Book

"This latest installment in David Bowles' series devoted to Mesoamerican folklore weaves demigod-filled bombast with fanciful hijinks, star-crossed romance, and heaps of humor. Charlene Bowles' artwork continues to leverage bold lines, earthy tones, and fluid action to further delight.... An engrossing tale of fledgling heroics." -- Kirkus Reviews

"With vibrant colors and tight pacing, the graphic novel format will pull readers along easily, even into subsequent volumes. The hero twins of Mayan mythology and their wild stories are brought to life in this great series." -- School Library Journal

Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee 2025 - New Mexico Library Association

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2024-10-29

Length: 65 pages