In this story the reader will meet Sirani, a young girl, and Nana K'eri, her grandmother. Sirani is eager to travel and visit her grandparents and sister who live in a different country. Her dreams to spend the summer in Zirahuen, her parents' hometown, vanished due to a storm that damaged the house where she lives with her parents and little brother Kevin. Nana K'eri and Sirani develop a deep emotional connection that helps Sirani overcome her emotional struggles. Love, compassion, and artistic expression become the main sources for emotional healing in this story of migration and cultural differences.
En esta historia el lector conocera a Sirani una nina y Nana K'eri su abuela. Sirani tiene un profundo deseo de viajar y visitar a sus abuelos y hermana quienes viven en otro pais. Su sueno de pasar el verano en Zirahuen, el pueblo de origen de sus padres, se frustro debido a una tormenta que dano la casa en donde vive con sus padres y su hermano menor Kevin. Nana K'eri y Sirani crean una profunda conexion emocional que le ayuda a Sirani a superar sus problemas emocionales. Amor, compasion y expresion artistica son los principales recursos para que Sirani encuentre bienestar emocional en este relato de migracion y diferencias culturales.
About the Author
Gloria Aurora Champion was born in Brownsville TX, USA. She lived and was raised in different cities in Mexico most of her life, which provided her with a wide experience of cultural diversity. Gloria has been a psychotherapist and an educator in both countries. Her experience working with children and families inspired her to write for children with the conviction that children's stories help to deepen self-awareness and develop empathy.
She currently has a psychotherapy practice in Houston, Texas
www.woodnotecounseling.com
Gloria Aurora Champion nacio en Brownsville Texas EE. UU. Radico la mayor parte de su vida en Mexico en diferentes ciudades, lo que le proporciono una amplia experiencia en relacion con la diversidad cultural. Ha sido psicoterapeuta y ha colaborado en el area de la educacion en ambos paises. Su experiencia con ninos y familias la han inspirado a escribir con la conviccion de que los cuentos infantiles ayudan a profundizar en la conciencia de si mismo, favoreciendo el desarrollo de la empatia.
Tiene su practica de psicoterapia en Houston, Texas
www.woodnotecounseling.com
About the Illustrator
Born in Mexico City, Carlos Morales Olivares was educated in Jalapa Veracruz and continued his High School education in Morelia, Michoacan. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara.
He self-studied graphic design which helped him gain valuable experience in Corporate Image Design, Advertising, Poster illustration, and Stage Design. His work has been priced with several recognitions.
Lives in Morelia Michoacan where he develops his professional work.
www.carlosmorales.com
Originado de la Cd de Mexico inicia sus estudios en Xapala, Ver. continuado su educacion basica hasta bachillerato en Morelia, Mich. y profesionales de Arquitectura en la Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara.
Involucrandose de manera autodidacta en el Diseno Grafico adquirio experiencia en el Diseno de Imagen Corporativa, Publicidad, Diseno de cartel e ilustracion, asi como, Diseno de Escenarios. Sus trabajos han sido objeto de varios reconocimientos.
Actualmente radica en Morelia, Mich. donde desarrolla su trabajo profesional.
www.carlosmorales.com
