Book One
The Ballad of El Besito
A tiny Chihuahua searches far and wide for La Lupita, discovering that courage, kindness and a little kiss can change everything.
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Two journeys.
One unforgettable voice.
Welcome to the world of The Widow Perez — where love travels across the desert, courage races beside a train, and every story leaves a little more wonder behind.
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The collection
Meet the stories
Two very different worlds — a lyrical Mexican tale of true love and an Appalachian adventure about a fearless girl, a remarkable horse, and the courage to be yourself.
Book Two
Mattie Pine
An adventurous Appalachian girl and her beloved horse Lady prove that being different can be a source of strength, kindness and joy.
Shop Mattie Pine“Long may they live in legend, this loving little pair…”— The Ballad of El Besito
Step inside the stories
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Bring the books to life with trailers, author features, story moments and behind-the-scenes videos.
The Ballad of El Besito — Trailer
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Mattie Pine — Trailer
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Stories Behind the Stories
A space for readings, interviews and special features.