About the Book On a hot summers day, Lucia and her brother accompany their mother to sell delicious, sugary churros on the bustling streets of New York City. But when a thunderstorm rolls in and the customers are chased away, Lucias mother must improvise with a little bit of magic and lots of amor. Inspired by the authors relationship with her own mother, this heartwarming picture book celebrates love, community, and the POP, SIZZLE, and CRUNCH of a perfect churro-- Book Synopsis From award-winning author-illustrator duo Karina N. Gonzlez and Krystal Quiles comes Churro Stand , a heartwarming picture book celebrating love, community, and the POP, SIZZLE, and CRUNCH of a perfect churro--i nspired by the authors relationship with her own mother. Everybody loves churros! On a hot summers day, Luca and her brother accompany their mother to sell delicious, sugary churros on the bustling streets of New York City. But when a thunderstorm rolls in, and the customers are chased away, Lucas mother must improvise with a little bit of magic and lots of amor. Review Quotes Delving into family history, this bustling metropolitan story highlights many modes of cooperation and love.-- Publishers Weekly This tale of a small business succeeding is bolstered by illustrations that use perspective to create an almost 3-D effect that makes the action feel immediate and intimate. Spotlighting the power of community, this sweet (pun intended) story is warm and welcoming.-- Kirkus About the Author Karina N. Gonzlez is a bilingual speech-language pathologist at an elementary school in Brooklyn, where she uses storytelling as a tool for language development with her students. She is also the author of The Coquies Still Sing , for which she received a Pura Belpr Author Honor. Krystal Quiles is originally from the Bronx, now working as a freelance illustrator based in Brooklyn. She received a Pura Belpr Illustrator Honor for her work on The Coquies Still Sing.