In the Garden, En el jardín

In the Garden is a vibrant bilingual children's book that celebrates Latino culture, family traditions, and the beauty of nature and gardening. Through playful and poetic text, young readers discover a family's colorful garden where they grow chiles, tomatoes, and watermelons, play soccer, feed the birds, and enjoy fiestas filled with music and stories. With themes of family bonding, outdoor learning, and cultural pride, this book is a heartwarming tribute to the special moments shared en el jardín—where love, language, and nature bloom together.

Ana is an Illustrator located in Austin, Texas whose work focuses on Children's Art, Children's Editorial, Greeting Cards and Holiday. With ten years of graphic design and art direction experience, Ana discovered her love for illustration and bringing art into the lives of children. Since then she has created work for Minted, Target, Kendra Scott, Five Below, Papyrus and Barnes & Noble. Her work celebrates her Mexican American heritage, her love for all things holiday and her passion for children's education. Away from the studio, you can find her gardening, exploring Austin's culinary scene and making her own discoveries in the kitchen with her husband and two young children.