How To Stuff a Piñata

Winner of the International Latino Book Award for Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book – Bilingual 2024.

A celebration of the piñata, this colorful bilingual rhyming picture book that honors Mexican culture, family traditions, and the joy of togetherness.

How to Stuff a Piñata is a whimsical, side-by-side bilingual picture book that celebrates the vibrant Mexican tradition of piñatas while highlighting the joy of spending time with loved ones. Written in playful rhyme in both English and Spanish, this culturally rich and diverse kids’ fiction title invites young readers on a colorful adventure full of imagination, celebration, and family connection. Perfect for families seeking books that uplift Latino traditions, inspire cultural pride, and promote bilingual literacy.

Naibe Reynoso is a Mexican-American, Multi-Emmy award-winning journalist and author based in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of Con Todo Press, a mission driven company that publishes award-winning books that amplify the stories of Latinos and other underrepresented communities. She is the mom of two children, Giselle and Brayden.

Ana Varela is a freelance illustrator based in Spain. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Vigo, and a Master's Degree in Teacher Training from University in A Coruña where she is from. From an early age she was passionate about painting and drawing. Since 2015 she works as an illustrator, specially for children's books and young readers. Her illustrations have been published in several countries: Iceland, France, Korea, Spain or the United States.