Esteli Meza creci rodeada de libros, y su amor por la ilustraci n comenz cuando asisti a una feria de libros infantiles con su padre. Sus libros ilustrados, que se han publicado en Mexico, Espana y Estados Unidos, incluyen Buscando el hogar y Paz. Ella recibi el premio mas importante de libro ilustrado en Mexico, A la Orilla del Viento. Esteli vive en Ciudad de Mexico, donde disfruta del hermoso proceso de combinar la maternidad con la ilustraci n. Esteli Mezagrew up surrounded by books, and her love for illustration began when she attended a children's book fair with her father.In 2018, she was awardedA laOrilladelViento,the premierpicture book award in Mexico. She has illustrated books published in Mexico, Spain, and here in the U.S. Esteli spends her days drawing in her Mexico City neighborhood and is always happiest with her notebook, pencil, and a chocolate pastry with cafecito.
""The seamless integration of English and Spanish in the bilingual edition supports dual-language learners and reflects the linguistic realities of many young readers and families. This presentation broadens usability in classrooms and libraries serving multilingual communities. Meza’s sensitive approach, paired with accessible language and rich visual storytelling, results in picture books that are emotionally honest and developmentally attuned."" —School Library Journal