Daniel Miyares is the critically acclaimed author-illustrator of NIGHT OUT, which was called a "pleasure" by Publishers Weekly in a starred review, and FLOAT, which the Boston Globe called a "perfect wordless picture book." He is also the illustrator of NIGHT WALK TO THE SEA, written by Deborah Wiles, described as "majestic" by Bulletin Center for Children's Books, and THAT IS MY DREAM! a picture book version of Langston Hughes' "Dream Variation," hailed as "a must-read" by Kirkus in a starred review. He lives in Kansas with his family.

★ "Miyares beautifully renders Carlos' home and experiences in ink and watercolors with warm tropical tones and inky shadows that recall the work of Raul Colón." --Booklist, starred review

★ "A heartfelt, suspenseful story about family and resilience." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "[A] reverent graphic novel about one immigrant family's experience navigating Cuba's tumultuous political history that offers a glimpse into the events' effect on future generations." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Lush ink and watercolor illustrations bring emotional depth to the story....an honest look at the complicated relationships within and among Cuban families in this period." --The Horn Book, starred review

"The ­stunning art is rendered in watercolor and ink, with murky blues and browns in especially harrowing scenes and pops of orange and pink that inspire hope throughout." --School Library Journal

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-09-30

Length: 223 pages