Amparo Ortiz

Imagine a world in which nature has lost patience with humanity. The wild is done waiting for humans to change their ways. Nature is ready to take matters into her own hands… And she is angry.In this new anthology, twenty two diverse authors explore what nature's vengeance might be like, and how humanity could adapt and change, giving these stories of climate change and disasters a center of hope. Within these pages, you will meetA grandmother who promises both bitterness and love.A desperate husband seeking to supernaturally win back his wife.Cafe patrons facing down vigilante trees.The last remaining flight attendants in Singapore after a climate apocalypse.The recipient of a mysterious gift, who might change or doom the future.And many more.Here, nature has a voice; what will you do once you hear what she says?

The hit series is now available in a Spanish language edition The New Adventures of Encanto: Volume 1 (Spanish Language Edition) collects four fun family tales that are perfect for readers aged from 8 to 12. The movie may be over, but the fun is just beginning It's time to peek behind the curtain at the fantastically gifted family Madrigal Mirabel and her extended family live together in an enchanted house named Casita, where the magic of their miracle keeps the Encanto going every day. But behind the scenes, everything can't be perfect all the time From secret visions and making new friends, to talent shows and tall tales, the Madrigals face their share of challenges. Luckily, Mirabel is always there to remind her family of their greatest strength... each other Es hora de echar un vistazo detr s del tel n de la extraordinaria familia Madrigal Mirabel y su extensa familia viven en una casa encantada llamada Casita, donde cada d a la magia de un milagro mantiene el encanto en marcha. Pero tras bastidores, no todo puede ser perfecto todo el tiempo Desde visiones secretas y hacer nuevas amistades, hasta concursos de talentos y cuentos fantasiosos, los Madrigal se enfrentan a bastantes desaf os. Por suerte, Mirabel siempre est ah para recordar a su familia su mayor fortaleza: se tienen los unos a los otros

The hit series is now available in a Spanish language edition The New Adventures of Encanto: Volume 1 (Spanish Language Edition) collects four fun family tales that are perfect for readers aged from 8 to 12. The movie may be over, but the fun is just beginning It's time to peek behind the curtain at the fantastically gifted family Madrigal Mirabel and her extended family live together in an enchanted house named Casita, where the magic of their miracle keeps the Encanto going every day. But behind the scenes, everything can't be perfect all the time From secret visions and making new friends, to talent shows and tall tales, the Madrigals face their share of challenges. Luckily, Mirabel is always there to remind her family of their greatest strength... each other Es hora de echar un vistazo detr s del tel n de la extraordinaria familia Madrigal Mirabel y su extensa familia viven en una casa encantada llamada Casita, donde cada d a la magia de un milagro mantiene el encanto en marcha. Pero tras bastidores, no todo puede ser perfecto todo el tiempo Desde visiones secretas y hacer nuevas amistades, hasta concursos de talentos y cuentos fantasiosos, los Madrigal se enfrentan a bastantes desaf os. Por suerte, Mirabel siempre est ah para recordar a su familia su mayor fortaleza: se tienen los unos a los otros

The New Adventures of Encanto: Volume 1 collects four fun family tales that are perfect for readers aged from 8 to 12. The movie may be over, but the fun is just beginning It's time to peek behind the curtain at the fantastically gifted family Madrigal Mirabel and her extended family live together in an enchanted house named Casita, where the magic of their miracle keeps the Encanto going every day. But behind the scenes, everything can't be perfect all the time From secret visions and making new friends, to talent shows and tall tales, the Madrigals face their share of challenges. Luckily, Mirabel is always there to remind her family of their greatest strength... each other

2025-26 Louisiana Readers’ Choice Award Nominees2024 New York Public Library's Vibrant Voices Titles for Kids2024 Texas Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List2024 Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading ListCYBILS 2023 Graphic Novel FinalistIndieBound Indie Next ListVioleta Rubio and her friends are on a mission to protect their local chupacabra from international smugglers and monster hunters in this supernatural island adventure by acclaimed author Amparo Ortiz and debut illustrator Ronnie Vazquez.Violeta Rubio only has one goal in mind for her first-ever trip to Puerto Rico: help Abuelita reopen her beloved restaurant. The only problem is that Violeta’s whole family thinks they can do it without her. Now Violeta doesn’t have anyone to hang out with or anything to do. But when best friend duo Diego and Lorena need help capturing the rumored chupacabra, Violeta sees her chance to change all that.What she isn’t expecting is to run straight into the beast. Only…he isn’t as monstrous as everyone assumes. Sure, he’s got some scales and spikes, big red eyes, and pointy fangs—but he’s totally puppy and loyal to a fault. Violeta must find a way to keep Chupie hidden and convince her newfound friends that he isn’t anything to be scared of.And if that isn’t hard enough, a new threat lurks around the corner that is dead set on capturing Chupie for their own nefarious means. Will Violeta be able to save Chupie from the danger that surrounds them without sacrificing everything else in the process?Saving Chupie captures the resilience of a young girl, a family, and an island in the face of nearly impossible odds and proves that love and friendship conquer all in this timely new adventure inspired by Puerto Rican culture and lore.

From zombies to cannibals to death incarnate, this cross-genre anthology offers something for every monster lover. In Our Shadows Have Claws, bloodthirsty vampires are hunted by a quick-witted slayer; children are stolen from their beds by "el viejo de la bolsa" while a military dictatorship steals their parents; and anyone you love, absolutely anyone, might be a shapeshifter waiting to hunt.The worlds of these stories are dark but also magical ones, where a ghost-witch can make your cheating boyfriend pay, bullies are brought to their knees by vicious wolf-gods, a jar of fireflies can protect you from the reality-warping magic of a bruja-and maybe you'll even live long enough to tell the tale. Set across Latin America and its diaspora, this collection offers bold, imaginative stories of oppression, grief, sisterhood, first love, and empowerment.Full contributor list: Chantel Acevedo, Courtney Alameda, Julia Alvarez, Ann Dávila Cardinal, M. García Peña, Racquel Marie, Gabriela Martins, Yamile Saied Méndez, Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite, Claribel A. Ortega, Amparo Ortiz, Lilliam Rivera, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Ari Tison, and Alexandra Villasante.

Fifteen original short stories from YA superstars, featuring Latine mythology’s most memorable monsters From zombies to cannibals to death incarnate, this cross-genre anthology offers something for every monster lover. In Our Shadows Have Claws, bloodthirsty vampires are hunted by a quick-witted slayer; children are stolen from their beds by “el viejo de la bolsa” while a military dictatorship steals their parents; and anyone you love, absolutely anyone, might be a shapeshifter waiting to hunt. The worlds of these stories are dark but also magical ones, where a ghost-witch can make your cheating boyfriend pay, bullies are brought to their knees by vicious wolf-gods, a jar of fireflies can protect you from the reality-warping magic of a bruja—and maybe you’ll even live long enough to tell the tale. Set across Latin America and its diaspora, this collection offers bold, imaginative stories of oppression, grief, sisterhood, first love, and empowerment. Full contributor list: Chantel Acevedo, Courtney Alameda, Julia Alvarez, Ann Dávila Cardinal, M. García Peña, Racquel Marie, Gabriela Martins, Yamile Saied Méndez, Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite, Claribel A. Ortega, Amparo Ortiz, Lilliam Rivera, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Ari Tison, and Alexandra Villasante.