Loteria

"A magical, philosophical tale rooted in Mexican lore that will hold readers from beginning to end with its verdant language and setting.” — School Library Journal, starred review "Fans of Coco will savor this tale." — Publishers Weekly, starred review "Clara’s unexpected decisions lead to the story’s heart: “Even when you have no choice about what has happened to you, you can still decide what you’re going to do about it.” The tale is a scaffolding for this debate, and what a lush, verdant scaffolding it is.” — The Horn Book, starred review "Both worlds, mortal and magical, are vibrant and gloriously textured, grounded by Sanmar’s simple, inviting grayscale illustrations.” — The Bulletin “An enchanting story, rich with riddles, fantastic creatures, mythical lands, and guided by the magic of hope.” —Aida Salazar, award-winning author of Land of Cranes “I clung to every word of Lotería, never wanting this captivating novel to end. Brave Clara will live forever in my heart.” —Jennifer A. Nielsen, N ew York Times bestselling author “Life and Death’s annual game leaves a girl’s life in the balance as magical realism meets other-world fantasy in this novel set in Oaxaca…Exquisite illustrations greatly enhance the text.” — Kirkus Reviews