{"product_id":"when-moon-blooms-9780593659182","title":"When Moon Blooms","description":"\u003cb\u003eDerived from Mexican Indigenous wisdom, this series of poetic board books center around establishing an authentic, heartfelt connection with and respect for nature.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing Mexican concepts, this poignantly lyrical series invites young children to pay witness to nature, to value it, and to become a steward of the planet. The moon's phases - new, waxing, full, and waning - are seamlessly intertwined with our own natural cadences, showcasing the power and beauty of universal interconnectedness. Acclaimed middle-grade author Aida Salazar lovingly turns her attention to the youngest readers, bringing her signature lyrical text, in English with a few Spanish words interwoven. With vibrant, mystical art, this book is a truly meaningful and formative experience for all young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAida Salazar\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author and arts activist whose writings for adults and children explore issues of identity and social justice. She is the author of the critically acclaimed middle-grade verse novels \u003ci\u003eThe Moon Within\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLand of the Cranes\u003c\/i\u003e. Her forthcoming books include the picture book anthology \u003ci\u003eIn the Spirit of a Dream: 13 Stories of Immigrants of Color\u003c\/i\u003e (Orchard Books, 2021), the picture book biography \u003ci\u003eJovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter\u003c\/i\u003e (Scholastic Press, 2022), the middle-grade novel \u003ci\u003eA Seed in the Sun \u003c\/i\u003e(Dial, 2022), and the middle-grade anthology \u003ci\u003eMy New Gift: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors \u003c\/i\u003e(Candlewick, 2023). Aida is a founding member of LAS MUSAS--a Latinx kidlit debut author collective. Her story \"By the Light of the Moon\" was adapted into a ballet production by the Sonoma Conservatory of Dance and is the first Xicana-themed ballet in history. She lives with her family of artists in a teal house in Oakland, California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaribay Marquina Benavides\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist from Mérida, Venezuela, and is currently based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a graphic designer and illustrator whose art is influenced by a nostalgia for the nature of her homeland. Caribay's work spans from commercial to editorial illustration, designing for clients all around the world.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rise X Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50570095165714,"sku":"9780593659182","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_40e31e4a-f54e-4ee7-b5c5-fed943f8892a.jpg?v=1731957910","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-moon-blooms-9780593659182","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}