Fable of the Pack-Saddle Child: Poetry

by Mia Leonin, Nereida Garcia Ferraz (Illustrator)

International Latino Book Awards, poetry in English award, second place Fable of the Pack-Saddle Child , an illustrated book-length poem for adults, lays bare the world of Micaela, ten, who lives in an unnamed Spanish-speaking city by the sea. Seeking emotional refuge after a traumatic assault, Micaela withdraws from the world of adults. Almost losing her burgeoning sense of self, she instead becomes enchanted by language, beginning with the tilde that sits atop the Spanish letter Ñ. Her new love of the written word helps her find redemption in surprising places.

100 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2018

Reviews

[Tori Hook · Rating 4 out of 5]

I heard Mia Leonin read from The Fable in Kansas City, and was entranced, not only by Leonin's poetry, but by the characters she's crafted. The illustrations, as well, are beautiful. I bought a copy to gift to a friend and had to buy another for myself!

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The writing and art in this book are exquisite. Both make this sad tale worth reading in one sitting.