About the Book

Bajo la inspiración y guía lunar, la niñe y su madre emprenden el viaje hacia al norte para reunirse con su padre, mientras evocan su hogar y abuela en su pueblo natal. En el camino hacia sus sueños, la luna les brinda claridad y un rumbo seguro.

Con vibrantes y evocadoras palabras de Phillip D. Cortez y cautivadoras ilustraciones de Mafs Rodríguez Alpide, Seré la luna nos sumerge en un mundo donde la luna desvanece la oscuridad y nos guía con ternura hacia aquellos a que amamos.

Awards and Press

Sarai Ramos

Author of Andi's Pit

Anyone can read this book and truly feel the journey of an immigrant family. It’s such an important message for all, and that message is that no matter where you are, home is where your family is. [IN SPANISH] "Este libro es algo que todos pueden leer y de verdad sentir y ver el viaje de las familias inmigrantes. Y un mensaje important para todos, y eso es, no importa dónde estás, donde vivas, tu hogar es donde está tu familia.

Sarai Ramos

author of Andie’s Pit

A beautiful and touching read.

Annette Campos

4th Grade Dual Language Teacher

Great story to share with students in a border town. Plus beautiful illustrations!

Meet the Author

Phillip D. Cortez became fascinated with books and stories early in his life. It wasn’t long before he wanted to write his own stories. He’s the writer of two other children’s books: Night Rhythms (2011) and When I Close My Eyes (2013). Cortez still loves to read and, with his wife, Patty, is now fascinated by the many stories told by their four children: Ivan, Cameron, Ava, and Zoe. He lives in El Paso, Texas, with his family.

Meet the Illustrator

Mafs Rodríguez Alpide is a designer who lives in Mexico City. She was interested in the cultural and artistic world from a very young age. With a very active imagination and a lot of hard work, she went from doodling in her free time to a degree in Illustration at the School of Arts and Design at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Currently, she is working on creating new characters and imagining new worlds daily to reach her dreams.