About Chloe’s Secrets/Los secretos de Chloe:
Chloe’s Secrets/Los secretos de Chloe is a bilingual historical non-fiction picture book, written in English and Spanish. It is now An Amazon Best Sellers under 3 categories! This title is the “pilot” book for what will be a new series titled Isabella & Chloe by Authors María Retana, Miles Last, and illustrator Salva Ferrando. María Retana’s source of inspiration for the above title was her collection of dolls. She recounts the tale of slavery in the South during the 1800s from the perspective of a seven-year-old. It was written with great care. Chloe will share her life story with Isabella, who is a child of the same age and currently living in the states. Chloe knows all about family unity and sacrifice. Join her in this journey of sadness and happiness.
Mr. Salva Ferrando illustrates this period in American history with sensitivity, which instills joy rather than sorrow. He will show slavery times in a truthful and powerful way. Recommended Ages 9-12
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Author Bio:
María Retana was born in Cuba. She received a B.A. in Spanish and Comparative Literature from the University of California, Riverside. Mrs. Retana is the author of more than twenty bilingual children’s books. In December 2008, The International Reading Association and The Cochise Area Council awarded her first literacy award. Mrs. Retana lives with her husband, Guillermo, in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Mrs. Retana is well known for her bilingual English and Spanish children’s books. She has published picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. The genres she has written in are: Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Nonfiction, Mystery, Fantasy, Fiction, and Narrative Nonfiction.
María Retana is an ambassador for the Literary Magazine “Story Monsters Ink” and a member of the Arizona Authors Association.
Chloe’s Secrets/Los secretos de Chloe is now on the Amazon Best Sellers’ List!