I was at FIL, sharing unforgettable moments, meeting so many people, and having the chance to be face to face with the talented illustrators of my latest books: Mariana Alcántara, Mercè Galí, and Amanda Mijangos. A true celebration.

At FIL Guadalajara, I presented two books published by Fondo de Cultura Económica: Kanghuru and The Rabbits’ Game. The editors joined me. Two different readings, and the same warm, friendly conversation.

This year, for the first time, IBBY has its own stand at FIL Guadalajara. I was there—so happy to see my name among the nominees for the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por IBBY International (@ibby.international) Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por IBBY International … Read more

Talk with the audience and the participation of the Storytelling Grandmothers.

The publisher Caissa Italia (@caissaitaliakids) has just released Esa Cuchara under the title Un cucchiaio pieno di storie, with an Italian translation by Yuri Garrett. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Sandra Siemens (@siemens_sandra) Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Caissa Italia KIDS (@caissaitaliakids)

I was in Chacabuco, sharing an interesting talk about my book A Knot in the Throat with several schools. Later, festival-goers came over to chat about the craft of writing.

At the Buenos Aires International Book Fair held in April, we presented two beautiful books on the same day. The Butterfly’s Journey, published by Pequeño Editor, with illustrator Flavia Garnica (@flavia.ilustra), and A Knot in the Throat, published by Periplo, with illustrator Natalia Aguerre (@aguerrenatalia). A few instagram posts Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una … Read more

I am filled with immense joy and emotion over this nomination for the most prestigious award in children’s literature. Many thanks to Alija for choosing me. On this occasion, there will be 78 candidates from 44 countries. Full List of 2026 Nominees: https://www.ibby.org/awards-activities/awards/hans-christian-andersen-award/hans-christian-andersen-awards-2026 Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por IBBY International (@ibby.international) … Read more

Astronautas (Astronauts) and El Clic (The Click) were selected for the 100 Outstanding Picturebooks 2025 by dPICTUS! A huge thank you to the dPICTUS curators for this wonderful recognition. We are thrilled! Every year, during the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, the dPICTUS platform announces its selection of 100 Outstanding Picturebooks, chosen by a group of … Read more

It took some time, but it was worth it. There is a new edition of Un nudo en la garganta (A knot in the throat). It features stunning illustrations by Natalia Aguerre and meticulous editing by Periplo. It couldn’t be more beautiful. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Periplo Ediciones (@periplo)