Exploring themes of magic and transformation, this collection features fifteen tales set across diverse landscapes, from the Texas-Mexico border to ancient Mesoamerica. Characters engage with brujería, hoodoo, and science fiction as they seek to reshape their realities, often facing the heavy costs of their ambitions. David Bowles' lyrical style invites readers into a realm where dreams and consequences intertwine, revealing the bittersweet nature of victory and the complexities of power.
David Bowles Orden de los libros (cronológico)
David Bowles es un autor mexicoamericano cuyas contribuciones literarias exploran las intrincadas intersecciones de la identidad y la cultura. Su escritura profundiza en los matices de la navegación por múltiples mundos, empleando una voz distintiva que resuena con autenticidad y profundidad. El trabajo de Bowles es celebrado por sus perspicaces comentarios sobre la experiencia humana, ofreciendo a los lectores una perspectiva convincente que desafía y atrae. Más allá de sus logros literarios, es un apasionado defensor de una mayor representación, trabajando para amplificar narrativas diversas dentro del panorama editorial.






The story follows thirteen-year-old Gèuero as he navigates the emotional challenges of supporting his first girlfriend, Joanna, after her father's unexpected deportation. It delves into themes of love, resilience, and the impact of immigration on families, highlighting Gèuero's growth as he learns to be there for Joanna during a difficult time.
Set against the backdrop of a border town, this novel in verse follows a boy as he confronts the challenges of starting seventh grade. Through the power of poetry, he expresses his thoughts and emotions, capturing the complexities of adolescence and his unique experiences. The narrative delves into themes of identity, culture, and the struggles of growing up, offering a poignant exploration of life on the border.
Mis dos pueblos fronterizos
- 40 páginas
- 2 horas de lectura
A Spanish-language edition of My Two Border Towns , a picture book debut by award-winning author David Bowles. Un s�bado por la ma�ana, un ni�o se prepara para un viaje al Otro Lado / the Other Side. Est� cerca, solo bajando la calle y pasando su escuela, el pueblo gemelo de la comunidad donde vive. Su padre maneja su camioneta sobre un puente para cruzar el R�o Grande y llegar a M�xico, donde son recibidos por la estatua gigante de un �guila. Sus visitas siempre incluyen almuerzo en su restaurante favorito, una pl�tica en la joyer�a del t�o Mateo, una paleta bien fr�a, y una vuelta a la farmacia. En su parada final y m�s importante, pasan tiempo con amigos que buscan asilo y les entregan los suministros que tanto necesitan. Mis dos pueblos fronterizos de David Bowles, con ilustraciones de Erika Meza, es la cari�osa historia del ritual semanal de un padre y su hijo, una demostraci�n de atenci�n comunitaria y un homenaje a la fluidez, complejidad y vitalidad de la vida en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y M�xico.
13th Street #5: Tussle with the Tooting Tarantulas
- 96 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
Malia, Dante, and Ivan are ready to take on the evil forces controlling 13th Street. But then Ivan is kidnapped by giant--and stinky!--spiders. Can Malia and Dante save him from their sticky webs?
13th Street #6: Fight with the Freeze-Ray Fowls
- 96 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
A silly and spooky highly illustrated series that's perfect for fans of Eerie Elementary and Notebooks of Doom, featuring art on every page and fun activities at the end of each book! Cousins Malia, Dante, and Ivan must face off against the evil queen of 13th Street.
13th Street #1: Battle of the Bad-Breath Bats
- 96 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
A new silly and spooky highly illustrated series that's perfect for fans of Eerie Elementary and Notebooks of Doom, featuring art on every page and fun activities at the end of each book.
13th Street #3: Clash of the Cackling Cougars
- 96 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
A silly and spooky new highly illustrated series that's perfect for fans of Eerie Elementary and Notebooks of Doom, featuring art on every page and fun activities at the end of each book!Ivan, Malia, and Dante are excited about their ski trip.
13th Street #2: The Fire-Breathing Ferret Fiasco
- 96 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
A silly and spooky new highly illustrated series that's perfect for fans of Eerie Elementary and Notebooks of Doom, featuring art on every page and fun activities at the end of each book! Cousins Dante, Malia, and Ivan are happy to be back in their home town.
13th Street #4: The Shocking Shark Showdown
- 96 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
A silly and spooky highly illustrated series that's perfect for fans of Eerie Elementary and Notebooks of Doom, featuring art on every page and fun activities at the end of each book! Cousins Malia, Dante, and Ivan are looking for a portal to 13th Street.