From www.lunaspress.com
OUR MISSION: To encourage the beauty of reading and writing in children, and to proudly promote our rich Salvadoran culture. By honoring special people and important moments in history through stories, we can show young children the beauty of our country, culture and people.
The Fiesta of the Pupusas / La fiesta de las Pupusas
By Jorge Teti Argueta.
Illustrated by Gabbi Morán.
Pupusas are the national food of El Salvador, and they are internationally recognized. This beautiful book, written by the award-winning author Jorge Argueta, is a tribute to this Salvadoran delicacy. Gabbi Morán’s vibrant illustrations are a cultural festival of all colors.
La piedra mágica de la Chinchintora/ The Chinchintora Snake
By Manlio Argueta.
Illustrated by Male Cuéllar.
La piedra mágica de la Chinchintora/ The Chinchintora Snake and the Magic Stone
The chinchintora is a snake that lives in the backwoods of El Salvador. It has a magic stone in its body that everyone wants to own. But to get it, you have to be an excellent dancer and challenge the snake to dance cha cha cha, salsa, cumbia, merengue, samba or Aztec dance.
ABC El Salvador
By Holly Ayala.
Illustrated by Elizabeth Gomez.
With this fun, unique ABC book, learning-to-readers will travel with Xiomara and her brother Kevin to some of their favorite places in El Salvador. Beautifully painted illustrations by award-winning illustrator Elizabeth Gómez, will guide children through the culture, history and traditions that make Salvadorans proud.
Olita and Manyula: The Big Birthday / Olita y Manyula: El gran cumpleaños
By Jorge Tetl Argueta.
Illustrated by El Aleph Sanchez.
This book is about Manyula, a beloved elephant that lived in El Salvador's zoo for over 50 years. Winner of an International Latino Book Award: Honorable Mention. This book is loved by children all over the United States of America and El Salvador.
Telegrams to Heaven/ Telegramas al cielo
By René Colato Laínez.
Illustrated by Pixote Hunt.
This book recounts the moving childhood of Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, who from an early age discovers the candor, light and power of the word, which he uses to pray and to write poetry, sending telegrams to heaven from his heart. René Colato Laínez, the renowned Salvadoran writer, has written a touching story about the great Arcbishop Romero. The colorful, modern illustrations of Pixote Hunt make us reflect with deep tenderness, showing us the innocence of the great Archbishop Romero as a young child.
