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2022
RELEASE
 
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MI CIUDAD SINGS * MI CIUDAD CANTA 

Penguin Workshop 

June 14th, 2022

After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken.

As a little girl and her dog embark on their daily walk through the city, they skip and spin to the familiar sounds of revving cars, clanking bikes, friendly barks, and whistling camote carts. But what they aren’t expecting to hear is the sound of a rumbling earthquake…and then…silence.
 
With captivating
lyrical text and lively, beautiful illustrations, this heartwarming story reminds readers that they can choose to be strong and brave even when they are scared, and can still find joy and hope in the midst of sadness.
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2023
RELEASE
 
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OUR WORLD: MEXICO
Barefoot Books 
April 1st
, 2023

Spend a day in Mexico with a baby and their family, from huevos in the morning to settling down for dulces sueños at night. Mexican author Cynthia Harmony and illustrator Claudia Navarro draw on their lived experiences in Mexico to create an authentic picture of modern Mexican life as part of the Our World Series for very young readers.

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PRAISE FOR OUR WORLD: MEXICO

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SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEW

In the “Our World” series, this book shows a scene of a mother waking up her child and a line of dialogue that uses both English and Spanish, along with a bit of help for pronunciation. “Buenos dias* I love to see el sol* and Mami’s smile!” A scene at the breakfast table references some of the foods, and the ebullient illustrations offer readers a multigenerational view of a family enjoying their meal. The day-in-the-life continues with a bus to school, the class, a museum, and later on dinner and bedtime! What a sweet way to visit Mexico! VERDICT A charming way to enjoy tiled streets, sunny sidewalks, and domestic scenes, and to take on new vocabulary.

2024
RELEASE
 
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a flicker of hope

Viking

February 13th, 2024

 

LUCÍA loves to watch the monarcas’ annual migration with her papá. But this year, their flight north holds extra weight: Papá is heading north, too, to work on faraway farms to feed his family. Though she hates to see him go, he leaves her a song and a promise that when the weather turns cold and the monarcas return, so will he. After many months apart, Lucía watches the skies for a flicker of hope, the monarchs’homecoming that signals Papá’s return. 
Through parallel journeys, this love letter to the bonds that connect us celebrates the power of families and nature, both of which know no borders.

 Educational market  Early Readers

 ABOUT

I grew up playing tennis and waiting for my family's next trip to Acapulco. A special weekend treat included drinking a tiny bottle of Chaparrita soda at one of the downtown pebbled streets of Mexico City. Chaparrita or Chapis later became my nickname (it means shorty).

 

Research for my Master's in Education at Universidad Complutense de Madrid became a series of textbooks, my first publication in the educational market in 2008. I've also worked with artists, designers, and scientists creating interactive exhibits and educational content for new Children's Museums and Science Centers.

 

I received the 2023 Sustainable Arts Foundation Award for Children's Books. In 2020, I won the "We Need Diverse Books" Picture Book Mentorship and cofounded "Latinxpitch" an ongoing effort to support underrepresented voices in children's literature. My books explore themes of community, friendship, family bonds, art, and joy rooted in my heritage.

My all-time favorite place to live was Playa del Carmen. Now I live in Tucson, AZ with my husband, our two amazing niños that help me pick character names, a dog, and two fish. 

 


 

BIO

Cynthia Harmony is an author and educational psychologist, originally from Mexico City. She is a 2023 recipient for the Sustainable Arts Foundation Illustrated Children's Books Award. She's the author of MI CIUDAD SINGS, MI CIUDAD CANTA (2022) a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and OUR WORLD: MEXICO (2023). Her upcoming picture book A FLICKER OF HOPE (2024) will be released simultaneously in English and Spanish by Viking PRH. 

When not writing, Cynthia can be found in a museum with her kids, dancing to a Latin beat, daydreaming of tacos, or planning her next family trip.

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About

SCHOOL VISITS

Virtual or in-person presentations in English or Spanish include:

  • Intro to Mexico City and path to publication

  • Reading of MI CIUDAD SINGS/MI CIUDAD CANTA or OUR WORLD: MEXICO

  • Using real life events to write fiction

  • Optional kindness and community activity

  • Q&A

  • Book signing/ Bookplates for virtual visits

Mi Ciudad Sings and Mi Ciudad Canta are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month,

National Library Week, Children’s Book Week, and Spanish Immersion Programs.

 For fees contact me here. 

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  • Mi Ciudad Sings Activity idea board

EDUCATOR RESOURCES

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School visits
News and Events
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MEDIA & BLOGS
 

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PODCASTS &
Videos 

  • La Pagina Escrita Barcelona Reseña

 

  • Latinx in Kidlit -The importance of Community Guest Post

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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  • Brightly Storytime in English and Spanish Video

  • Pine Reads Review University of Arizona Interview

 

  • Las Musas Podcast Debut Diaries, Picture Book Edition Episode 13

  • Latinx Kidlit Book Festival 2021 Draw Off Panel Moderator

       "La Historia de los Detalles" 

  • NerdCamp PA Banned Books Edition July 15th, 2022

Meaningful Discussions through a Diverse Library 

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  • Our World Series Board Book Virtual Launch May 7th 2pm EST

with Ana Siqueira and Meera Sriram hosted by Vivian Kirkfield

Register here

April 1st 10.30 am

  • Our World: Mexico Book Launch

Mildred and Dildred Store Tucson

Saturday April 15th 10am

March 4 2.30pm (Edu Room 333)

PANEL Writing a Picturebook: It's not easy 

 

March 5 - 1pm (Edu Room 349)

Art Workshop: Kindness Keeps Us Singing 

March 5 - 3pm (Storytime Tent)

Mi Ciudad Sings Storytime

  • World of Words & PRR Picture Book Panel

University of Arizona (Edu Room 453) December 3rd 11.30am

December 3rd 1pm

 

  • Littlest Bookshop Tucson Storytime

November 5th 10.30am RSVP Here

  • 2022 Latinx Kidlit Book Festival

Panel: LIVE! Storytime For All Ages

October 13th, 2022

 

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Contact

I'm represented by James McGowan at BookEnds Literary
jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com
 
 
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