A bilingual collection (English and Spanish) of fairy tales from Latin America. The 15 entries include Mayan and Aztec versions of the creation of the world, tales of the supernatural, of animals and tricksters, of strong women, and myths. In stories from Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, and the Mayan, Chol, and Aztec peoples, Loya works her magic to create humorous, vital, and powerful renditions of centuries-old legends.

On cover: Tales from Latin America told in English and Spanish.