Celebration
Compartiendo la magia del libro
Sharing the joy of the newly published book
Un cuento bilingüe sobre el coraje, la empatía y el poder del amor familiar.
A vibrant bilingual tale of courage, empathy, and the transformative power of love.Written by Nancy Perez Fugere · Illustrated by Issa Nyaphaga
Each illustration by Issa Nyaphaga captures the tender tension between imagined childhood fears and the comforting truth of reality.
Plate 01 · Imagined Fear«Dicen que es una bruja...»
Plate 02 · Whispered Tales¿Qué hay detrás de lo desconocido?
El gran retrato de la memoria.
An imposing and mysterious face that sparks curiosity. Yet right above Lupita, the little red heart was already there, reminding us that love watches over the family.
¿Y si tuvieras miedo de alguien
que nunca has conocido?
Español
A veces el amor más grande
lleva el disfraz del miedo.
El cuento abre los ojos de Lupita a la ternura de su familia y la riqueza de sus raíces.
English
Sometimes the greatest love
wears the costume of fear.
An inspiring bilingual story reminding children and families that love and empathy are the real magic.
ABRA
CADA
BRA
ABRA — CADA — BRA
The magic of family and joy.
Copos de nieve · Snowflakes
El collar estrella · Star Necklace
Amor y familia · Love & FamilyNancy Perez Fugere & Issa Nyaphaga
Author & Storyteller
Mexican-American writer passionate about bicultural storytelling. Through her touching tales, she builds bridges of language, empathy, and love across generations.
Painter & Visual Storyteller
International artist and human rights advocate from Cameroon. His vibrant inks and organic watercolors breathe life into characters with deep emotion and poetic warmth.
Book reading & signing event — Sharing the joy of bilingual storytelling with families and young readers.
Moments & Memories · Momentos Inolvidables
From handcrafted puppet performances and outdoor live painting sessions to joyous community readings — glimpse the real world behind the story.
Sharing the joy of the newly published book
Author & illustrator united in storytelling
Puppet theater and animated storytelling
Outdoor live painting session with Issa & Nancy
Handcrafted puppets and cultural storytelling
Puppetry artists bringing characters to life
The collaborative team behind the story
Connecting with youth through collaborative art
Book signing table & reader encounters
A young reader immersed in the bilingual journey
Joy, solidarity and cross-cultural friendship
Full stage setting and folk puppetry
Español · Última Página
« El amor de la familia es la verdadera magia. No hay temor que resista ante el abrazo sincero de quienes te aman de verdad. »
En esta última escena, Lupita y sus hermanas descubren que detrás de cada historia imaginada late un corazón bondadoso, siempre dispuesto a cuidar y bendecir el hogar.
English · Final Page
“Family love is the true magic. There is no fear that can stand against the heartfelt embrace of those who truly love you.”
In this final scene, Lupita and her sisters learn that behind every whispered tale beats a generous, protective heart, bringing light and warmth into their home.
A veces el amor más grande
Sometimes the greatest love wears the costume of fear.
lleva el disfraz del miedo.
¿Deseas un ejemplar firmado y dedicado personalmente por Nancy Perez Fugere e Issa Nyaphaga? ¿O suscribirte para lecturas bilingües escolares?
Receive an exclusive signed book with a personal dedication, or inquire about dual-language school workshops, storytelling festivals, and library visits.
Edición oficial de tapa dura de alta calidad disponible internacionalmente para familias, escuelas y librerías a través de IngramSpark.
Deluxe bilingual hardcover edition (Spanish & English), available worldwide for immediate dispatch to dual-language classrooms and libraries.