Little Plants, Plantitas

Little Plants, Plantitas, is a bilingual and colorful adventure through emotions. From a bright sunflower representing happiness to the gentle fern embodying calmness, children will embark on a journey through their feelings. This delightful book not only introduces the beauty of nature to children but also encourages young readers to understand and express their emotions through the language of plantitas.

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.

Gabriela Vega is a proud Latina children's book illustrator from Southern California and a graduate from Cal State Fullerton, where she obtained her BFA in Illustration. She has won two awards from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and was selected as a mentee for Scholastic's Art Mentorship Program 2023. She is the illustrator of “I Love You My Little Taquito” written by Naibe Reynoso, “What Is the Shape of My Egg?” written by Lisa Weckbacher, and “The Cactus Dance” written by April Lesher. Along with illustrating, Gabriela aspires to become an art teacher and is continuing her education at National University.