"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
ABOUT THE BOOK
In this tender picture book about finding joy despite grief, a little girl wishes to make Father’s Day even better by using imagination to honor and remember their happiest memories with a lost loved one.
Giselle and Papi are happy together, but there was a time when their two was three, and sometimes remembering is painful. It can also be a lot of fun! They embark on an imagination adventure that includes rainforest hikes, intergalactic planet-hopping, and most of all, remembering Mami through her favorite activity—creating stories and new memories.
This book’s vivid, emotive prose makes the complicated themes of grief and absence accessible for young readers in this personal story that centers on family, love, and journeys that memory can lead us on.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JACKIE MORERA is a Cuban American author of books for young-at-heart readers of all ages. Her work highlights Latinx 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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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
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 who 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 always pushes the limit on how much green her apartment can take, and a culinary enthusiast on the weekends.
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Registration will end 1 hour before the event's scheduled time. Tickets may be purchased that include a copy of TOGETHER WE REMEMBER, or you may register to attend free of charge.
