Emilia Wishing

“An immersive, sharp-eyed appreciation of family bonds.” —Kirkus Reviews“A perspective-shifting narrative that acknowledges, and appreciates, a mother’s devotion.” —Publishers Weekly“A heartwarming story about family, love, and the riches that money cannot buy.” —Booklist

Belen Medina, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, was born and raised in California’s Central Valley. She spent her childhood summers with her extended family in Mexico and has been navigating two cultures her entire life. She is a Lee & Low New Voices Award Honoree and an Ann Paul Whitford Award Honoree. Belen’s debut picture book, Daughter of the Light-Footed People: The Story of Indigenous Marathon Champion Lorena Ramírez, received three starred reviews and was named a best book of the year by School Library Journal and The Horn Book.

Magdalena Mora is a Minneapolis-based illustrator and graphic designer. She has illustrated numerous picture books, including Still Dreaming/Seguimos Soñando and The Notebook Keeper, both of which were 2023 Pura Belpre Honor award winners. She is also the illustrator of Barrio Rising, which received two starred reviews. Magdalena grew up between Chicago, Mexico, and California. When not drawing, Magdalena likes reading, people-watching, and trying to find the best tacos in the Twin Cities.

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