El Cucuy... and other spooky legends from Latin American folklore

Ages 7 to 12

A bilingual collection of reimagined spooky Latin American legends that honors Latino cultural heritage and ancestral storytelling. El Cucuy ...and other Spooky Legends from Latin American Folklore, is a bilingual book that retells classic childhood folktales. The stories are told in rhyming verse in both English and Spanish. The book includes legends from various countries across Latin America, including El Cipitio from El Salvador, El Silbon from Venezuela, La Patasola from Colombia, and others such as La Llorona, La Siguanaba, La Mano Peluda, and los Aluxes. These tales connect us to our ancestors, as many Latin American communities would bond through the collective sharing of these spooky folktales that were passed on from generation to generation. These fables are an important part of Latino cultural heritage. The legends contained here are a more gentle adaptation of the original legends, to make them more palatable for all audiences.

About the Author

Naibe Reynoso is a Mexican-American, Multi-Emmy award-winning journalist and author based in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of Con Todo Press, a mission driven company that publishes award-winning books that amplify the stories of Latinos and other underrepresented communities. She is the mom of two children, Giselle and Brayden.Claudia Navarro is a Mexican Illustrator, with more than 20 years of experience. She has worked for various publishers, such as Edelvives, Panamericana editorial, Barefoot Books, Children's Publishing House, ed. Norma, Ediciones el Naranjo, Arte Público Press, and more.Victoria Infante was born and raised in Guadalajara, México. She has been working as a journalist for almost three decades. She holds a Masters Degree in Spanish Literature from Cal State Los Angeles and recently graduated from Cal Poly Pomona as a Spanish teacher. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two sons.