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About
Luchazorra is a bilingual
storybook weaving Mexican history and culture into a tale of passion and
perseverance. Accessible to both English and Spanish speakers, our biggest hope is
that we can help young language learners boost their second-language reading
comprehension, gain knowledge of Mexican history, and support their cultural
literacy.
The story also provides
points of entry for parents and teachers to initiate important, but sometimes
difficult, conversations on topics such as bullying and sexism.
Additional educational
materials – activity downloads and a Spanish vocabulary and cultural glossary –
supplement the story, providing fun ways to boost vocabulary and cultural
learning.
Help keep the legend of Luchazorra alive!
Our team
Created by a small cross-cultural creative collective of Mexicans and Estadounidenses, Luchazorra is made independently with a whole lot of amor and dedication. Meet the creatives behind the story:
Nayeli Garci-Crespo
writer & Editor
Carolyn Cuykendall
Designer & illustrator
Artist and Writer. Creative Consultant. Founder of Feral Flow Lab.
Favorite books from childhood:
El hombre de los hongos by Sergio Galindo
La increíble y triste historia de la cándida Eréndira y de su abuela desalmada by Gabriel García Márquez.
A big thank you to our advisors, collaborators, and fellow adventurers
A number of people have supported us, given advice, and cheered us on. We're immensely grateful for their support:
Denise Audette
Lou Bustamante
Chris
Bitsakis
Carlos de la Rosa Castro
Antonio Cisneros
Raquel Cuéllar
Dana
Cuykendall
Ellen & Blaine Cuykendall
Sherry Ezhuthachan
Judy Gamble
Jeff
Love
Alan Melele
Celine O’Leary
Eduardo Pantoja
Aratt
Quiroz
Edel Cordova-Roth
Madi Stuart
Vail
Kristina Smerlinder de Suarez
Debra West
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