Jackie Morera is a Cuban American author of books for young-at-heart readers of all ages. Her work highlights Latine kids and their families who are curious, brave, and full of love. Born and raised in Miami, Jackie lives in Central Florida with her husband, son, and goofy pup. She enjoys telling stories, savoring pastelitos, and cozying up for a good nap. https: //jmorerabooks.com/
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Violeta Encarnación is a Cuban artist based in New York City, fascinated with telling stories through her work. She is a passionate, award-winning illustrator that enjoys traveling between physical materials, digital media, and animation. Designing compositions that play with proportions and colors, while telling a story from an unexpected perspective is one of her favorite things to experiment with in her work. An avid plant lover who is always pushing the limit on how much green her apartment can take, and a culinary enthusiast on the weekends.

★ "Add this father-daughter book to a Father's Day collection that conveys the author's message about the power of memories while celebrating the freedom to daydream." --The Bulletin, starred review

"An imaginative journey through grief, love, and the promise of adventures yet to come." --Kirkus Reviews

"In Morera and Encarnación's wistful bilingual story, imagination-fueled play helps "chase the blues away" for a father and child....loving work about a family's bond." --Publishers Weekly

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-05-13

Length: 31 pages