You won’t want to miss this! For middle readers and adults alike … The Last Cuentista author and Newberry Medal Winner, Donna Barba Higuera, reads from and talks about Firesnake, the third book in the trilogy alongside her biggest fan and one of our best booksellers, Abby Pigott!
Note: You can use the upstairs entrance at The Trailhead (330 N Jackson). The store closes at 6:00 pm.
DONNA BARBA HIGUERA is an award-winning author who masterfully blends folklore with her lived experiences to create captivating stories for young readers. Growing up in the dust-filled oil fields of Central California, she spent her life weaving tales that sparked her imagination.
Now residing in the Pacific Northwest with her family and a lively menagerie of pets, Donna is the acclaimed author of picture books like El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! and The Yellow Handkerchief. The Last Cuentista, was awarded both the John Newbery Medal and the Pura Belpré Award. The Last Cuentista was also named a Best Book of the Year by The Boston Globe, Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME.
