Mary-Joan Gerson is a psychologist, world-traveler and distinguished writer. She has published three books for children, including Why the Sky is Far Away (1992), which was a New York Times best illustrated book. She lives with her husband in New York City. Fiesta Femenina is her first title for Barefoot Books.
"★ ""A sparkling treasure in any folklore collection"" — Booklist, starred review ""A highly readable, entertaining, and yes, sometimes laugh out loud book.... The stories are sure to capture the imagination"" — Seattle Book Review"