Book Series · 2 Books

Own Voices, Own Stories Books

In order from La Mariachi to Wild Greens, Beautiful Girl.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$1797

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

La Mariachi

By Isabel Estrada, Addy Rivera Sonda (Illustrator)

A girl defies tradition to join a mariachi band. Will her secret lessons pay off?

32 pages

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Summary: In the 1970s, Tuchi dreams of joining the school's mariachi band, a realm reserved for boys. Secretly taught by her nana, Tuchi's passion for the guitarrón grows like desert thunder. As the big audition looms, will her hidden talent and a wish upon Seńora Luna be enough to break tradition and fulfill her dream?

The complete set

Own Voices, Own Stories Series

2 books · Published 2023–2024

Sale price

$1797

La Mariachi

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

A girl defies tradition to join a mariachi band. Will her secret lessons pay off?

Sale price

$1797

Wild Greens, Beautiful Girl

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

A girl discovers a mysterious plant with hidden secrets in Taiwan's plains.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Own Voices, Own Stories series?

There are 2 books in the Own Voices, Own Stories series. It began with La Mariachi in 2023, and the newest book, Wild Greens, Beautiful Girl, was published in 2024.