Twelve classic tales are retold and infused with Latino culture and characters, giving them a new life and relevance. “Red Ridin’ in the Hood” takes place in a barrio where the resourceful Roja meets a wolf in a lowrider. Set in a high school, “Emperador’s New Clothes” is about a popular but heartless teen obsessed with style. A retelling of a Greek myth unfolds in an Aztec city in “El Día de los Muertos.” In a twist on the Sleeping Beauty, a young witch who wants love serves up a cursed tamale against her annoying rival. And in the bonus story, “Gato in Zapatos,” a cat bored with chasing mice helps a fashion designer seeking inspiration for her new collection.
Includes a glossary of Spanish words.
An Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award winner
“The straw of classic plots is spun into gold by the language and point of view of Latino culture.”
Available in print and Ebook.