My happiness grows to make room for this beautiful news. What a joy it is to know that Bombay — the book I wrote and that the wonderful Isol brought to life with her illustrations — has been included among the books recommended by the Hans Christian Andersen jury. For the 2026 edition, the jury … Read more

This year brought me some truly happy news — and the joy was doubled. Astronautas was honored among the winners of the Fundación Cuatrogatos award, and I feel deeply grateful for that recognition. It means a great deal to me that this book, born from imagination, wonder, distance, and the mystery of meeting one another … Read more

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