Jonatan
Jonatan
My name is Jonatan and I am 16 years old. I was born in El Salvador, but currently live in Washington, DC. I have always been passionate about writing, and it is a hobby that has stayed with me through the years. Besides writing, I really enjoy reading, cooking, exploring, and spending time in nature. This is my first book with Shout Mouse Press and I can certainly say that my favorite part of the process is when the inspiration strikes and the words flow onto the pages. I also enjoyed the review process, where I was able to polish and refine my ideas with my team to create the best reading experience possible. I wrote this book because I wanted to share a story that would transport readers to a different world, full of adventure and excitement. I hope to inspire others through the story and form a deep connection with the characters. I want my book to be a source of inspiration and entertainment, but also a vehicle for personal growth. I would like to dedicate this book to my mother, whose support has been instrumental in making this dream come true.
BOOKS BY JONATAN
Authors: Yenner Rengifo Chaverra, Mich Hernandez, Jonatan Castillo-Turcios
Illustrator: Yurieli Otero-Asmar
This bilingual story uses whimsy and adventure to explore a challenging subject — migrating by foot to the United States.
Este cuento bilingüe usa la fantasía y la aventura para explorar un tema difícil: la migración a pie hacia Estados Unidos.
Meet Guz, our outgoing Central American protagonist, who transforms an immigration journey into an adventure in this compelling bilingual book, told in Spanish and English. Shortly after leaving home, Guz is separated from their loved ones. With the help of a friendly Torogoz, Goz, they navigate hunger, wild animals, and the strange terrain before reconnecting with their family and continuing the journey. This colorful book, told through the eyes of a young child, shares part of a frightening story that isn’t often depicted in children’s books while making it accessible to young readers.
Conoce a Guz, nuestro extrovertido protagonista centroamericano, que transforma un viaje de migración en una aventura en este cautivador libro bilingüe –contado en español e inglés. Al poco tiempo de abandonar su hogar, Guz se separa accidentalmente de sus seres queridos. Con la ayuda de Goz, un amistoso pajarito torogoz, juntos enfrentan el hambre, animales silvestres y un terreno desconocido, antes de reconectarse con la familia y continuar el viaje. Esta pintoresca historia, contada a través de los ojos de un niño, presenta un aspecto de una experiencia aterradora que no suele contarse en los libros infantiles, de una manera que resulta accesible para los pequeños lectores.
ISBN: 978-1-950807-65-9
Age: 4-9
Page Count: 40
Coming: Fall 2023
