Every day for Luna starts and ends with Mami’s apapachos–hugs that come from Mami’s soul. Her warm cuddles fill Luna's heart, like stars fill the sky. They make her feel safe. They make her feel seen. But, oh no, Mami has to take a trip! What will Luna do without Mami's hugs?
Maybe…apapachos can come from other people, too.
Like Abue’s, which makes Luna feel brave. And Daddy’s, which makes her giggle. Not to mention her dog, Benito’s wet nuzzle which tells her to rise and shine with a smile. It turns out even when Mami’s far away, her love is all around.
Apapacho love is everywhere!
Author Information
Cynthia Harmony is a bilingual author and educational psychologist, originally from Mexico City. She is the co-founder of Latinxpitch and a recipient of the Sustainable Arts Foundation Illustrated Children's Books Award. Her books include Mi Ciudad Sings illustrated by Teresa Martínez, Our World Mexico illustrated by Claudia Navarro, and A Flicker of Hope illustrated by Devon Holzwarth. www.cynthiaharmony.com
Erika Meza is an illustrator whose work includes A Terrible Place for a Nest by Sara Levine, My Two Border Towns by David Bowles, and Arthur Wants a Balloon by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia. She is a Mexican migrant and now lives with her family in the United Kingdom. www.erikameza.com