Lucy's Light - by Margarita del Mazo (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Lucy is the youngest member of a family of fireflies. She wants to shine like all the others, but she's too little. Finally, one night, it's Lucy's turn. She can head off to light up the forest, but something is stopping her"--Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

Winner at the 2016 Gellet Burgess Award - Society & Culture at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards.Lucy's Light is a tale about the importance of shining as brightly as you can, with the light that we all carry within us and makes us unique.Lucy is the youngest member of a family of fireflies. She wants to shine like all the others, but she's too little to head off to light up the forest. Finally, after waiting and waiting, it is Lucy's turn. She is ready! She can head off to light up the forest, but something is stopping her.The following evening, when it's time to set off, Lucy's excitement disappears, and she doesn't want to leave. Fortunately, her family supports her and encourages her to shine bright and trust herself no matter what. Being aware of one's talent is difficult, but we must remember that we are unique, and we have so much to share!

Review Quotes

"Álvarez's deep shades of blue and violet give the nocturnal forest a magical undertone while contrasting with the fireflies' fuzzy yellow lights and the white glow of the full moon. And her bug-eyed, bright teal fireflies are adorable, accessorized with cloche hats, newsboy caps, and leaf umbrellas." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Margarita del Mazo is a Spanish storyteller and award-winning writer born in a small town in the province of Toledo. She studied Law, although her path was twisted into the wonderful world of stories and picture books. She currently teaches workshops on storytelling, creative writing, reading encouragement, theater for children, etc. She collaborates with institutions such as the Cervantes Institute, the Reina Sofía National Museum, the ABC Museum, the Thyssen Museum, the Community of Madrid, Castilla La Mancha, the Andalusian Center for Letters, the Casa del Lector (Matadero), town halls, hospitals, festivals (BITA, Etnosur, Hay Festival), storytelling marathons such as the one in Guadalajara, the Parla Cuenta Festival, as well as centers, schools, nursery schools, libraries, and other entities. Her first book was released in 2009 and since then she has published 23 books, some of which have been translated into up to twelve languages. Many of her books have received prestigious national and international awards.

The award-winning illustrator Silvia Álvarez was born in the tropical coastal city of La Ceiba, Honduras, by a Honduran father and a Spanish mother. At the age of seven she moved to Spain now living in Seville where she graduated in Fine Arts. She was awarded Gold Medal at the International Latino Book Awards for his artwork in Daisy (Cuento de luz, 2017).