OUR FIRST SERIES
Latin American
Legends.
Mis Raíces Latin American Legends is a childhood universe where children discover inspiring people from Latin America, encounter Spanish naturally, and build a lifelong connection with their heritage.
Big lives.
Little beginnings.
Each book introduces a remarkable Latin American person through a joyful, child-centred story. Children discover where that person came from, what shaped them, what challenges they faced, and what they gave to the world.
The series turns real lives and verified history into memorable stories that encourage children to think:
I could do something
like that too.
A story to share
Rich illustrations and little details to discover in every story.
Spanish to carry
Words woven into the story, with a Spanish Treasures guide to explore.
More to wonder about
Facts, questions and an invitation to keep creating after the last page.
LEGEND 01 · COLOMBIA
Meet Gabriel
García Márquez.
Our first book is about Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez.
Gabriel and the casa he carried
Before his words travelled around the world, Gabriel was a curious boy in Aracataca. Family voices, everyday sounds and the home he loved filled his imagination.
Follow him from those little beginnings to a life of stories. A joyful invitation to explore imagination, belonging and the places we carry with us.
LEGEND 02 · MÉXICO
Meet Frida
Kahlo.
Discover the Mexican artist who found a way to share her world in colour.
Frida and the espejo of colours
A mirror can show a face. But what about the people you love, your favourite places and the feelings tucked inside? Follow Frida as careful looking, family support and a paintbrush help her tell her own story.
A joyful invitation to explore creativity, resilience and all the things that make you, you.
LEGEND 03 · ARGENTINA
Meet Lionel
Messi.
Leo and one big sueño
One little boy. One big sueño. And an abuela who believed in him.
In Rosario, Argentina, Leo loved fútbol. Follow his journey from a small field to the world’s biggest stage, carrying his familia and his raíces in his heart.
A story of family, belonging and big dreams, with Spanish words woven into English.
Where is Sancho
taking us next?
Help choose Sancho’s next destination.
We’ve visited Colombia and México. Where would you love to go next?
Opening the poll…
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