"A young teacher eager to change her students' lives with her books. An indigenous community with its own stories to share. And a great and dangerous serpent not to be underestimated. Set along the Amazon River, this stunningly illustrated story will spark lasting conversations about cross-cultural relationships, the importance of oral storytelling, and what it means to be a lifelong learner."--Page [4] of cover.

Irene Vasco is a Colombian children's writer, translator, and educator. For many years, she has conducted reading workshops and programs in remote indigenous and agricultural communities. Irene's work has been recognized with the IBBY-iRead Outstanding Reading Promoter Award and with the Colombian Ministry of Education's "Life and Work" distinction. Follow Irene on Instagram @irene_vasco or visit her website at irenevasco.com.