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Gama
Valle
writer | theatre director | casting director
KINDNESS GLOWS IN THE DARK
LA BONDAD BRILLA EN LA OSCURIDAD
★ "A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations that is a great addition to any collection" – School Library Journal, starred review
"Captures a memorable friendship while gently tackling difficult subjects" – Kirkus Reviews
"A layered story set in Puerto Rico that emphasizes the values of kindness and community" – Booklist
Bilingual Spanish edition available!
PITU LE BAILA AL MAR
INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOKS AWARDS
WINNER!
GOLD MEDAL - Best Fiction Picture Book - Spanish
GOLD MEDAL - Best First Book - Children & Youth - Spanish
GOLD MEDAL - Best LGBTQ+ Themed Book
GOLD MEDAL - Best Use of Photos or Illustrations Inside the Book
BRONZE MEDAL - Best Latina Themed Book
PROHIBIDO LLORAR
JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD
Gold Standard Selection
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Starred Review
BANK STREET LIBRARY
Best Books in Spanish 2025
Silver Medal - Best Books in Spanish 2026
PREMIO CAMPOY-ADA
mención de honor
PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATRO GATOS
libro recomendado
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