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Ana Cristina Henriquez is a creative, multi-genre, award-winning writer and filmmaker based in the United States. After obtaining a master's degree in Cinematic Arts from the University of Southern California (USC), she has excelled as a bilingual script consultant, documentary filmmaker, and producer of television programs for National Geographic, BBC, and RCTV. She is also a writer of poetry books, including Párpados entreabiertos (Half-Open Eyes), which won Best Poetry Book (Honorable Mention) in the International Latino Book Awards 2022. Her book, Solentiname: Encountering a Myth, was awarded the Best Art Book (Bronze Medal) in ILBA 2022. In The Moon, Julia, and the Telescope, which was awarded Best Children's Picture Book (Honorable Mention) in the 2023 ILBA, the author takes us into the fascinating world of a young girl. The author's publications have appeared on Amazon's bestseller lists several times and are marketed in over 20 countries.

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Libro infantil bilingüe con temas STEM y aventuras espaciales La luna, Julia y el telescopio es un libro infantil bilingüe (inglés/español) galardonado que despierta la imaginación, la curiosidad y la confianza. Receptor de Menciones Honoríficas en los International Latino Book Awards (ILBA) en las categorías de Mejor Libro Infantil Ilustrado de Ficción y Mejor Libro Infantil Ilustrado Educativo, así como del Premio La Nota Latina, esta entrañable historia destaca el vínculo especial entre un padre y su hija mientras ella sueña con explorar la luna. Bellamente ilustrado, este libro combina ficción y STEM, animando a los jóvenes lectores, especialmente a las niñas, a explorar la ciencia y la astronomía. Ideal para la lectura en familia y en el aula, apoya la alfabetización temprana y los programas bilingües, promoviendo la inclusión cultural. Esta edición incluye una actividad educativa del sistema solar. Los niños pueden colorear y construir un móvil de los planetas, fomentando la curiosidad científica, la creatividad y el aprendizaje práctico. Perfecto para aulas y hogares, La luna, Julia y el telescopio invita a los niños a soñar en grande y a alcanzar las estrellas. Bilingual Children's Picture Book with STEM Themes and Space Adventure The Moon, Julia, and the Telescope is an award-winning bilingual (English/Spanish) children's picture book that inspires imagination, curiosity, and confidence. Recipient of Honorable Mentions in the International Latino Book Awards (ILBA) for Best Children's Fiction Picture Book and Best Educational Children's Picture Book, as well as the La Nota Latina Award, this charming story highlights the special bond between a father and daughter as she dreams of exploring the moon. Beautifully illustrated, this book blends fiction and STEM, encouraging young readers, especially girls, to explore science and astronomy. Ideal for family and classroom reading, it supports early literacy and dual-language programs while promoting cultural inclusivity. This edition includes a solar system activity. Children can color and build a planet mobile, sparking scientific curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. Perfect for classrooms and homes, The Moon, Julia, and the Telescope invites children to dream big and reach for the stars.