Edwin Fontánez habla sobre su libro “La última canción para mi padre: Memorias de un hijo” August 20, 2023 – Posted in: Books, Edwin Fontanez, Espanol, Literatura, News, Press

El Adoquín Timesagosto 19, 2023 Uno de los momentos más difíciles y dolorosos que puede pasar una persona es ver a uno de sus seres queridos perder la memoria -por alguna condición de salud- hasta el punto de ni poder reconocer sus familiares más cercanos. Así fue lo que vivió el autor puertorriqueño Edwin Fontánez, quien recientemente lanzo su libro La última canción para mi padre: Memorias de un hijo, un homenaje a su padre,…

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Unveiling the Depths of Father-Son Bonds – Posted in: Books, Edwin Fontanez, News, Press

Edwin Fontánez was recently a guest on the Latino Book Chat podcast hosted by Christianne Meneses Jacobs. He discussed the inspirations for and lessons learned from writing his memoir One Last Song for My Father. >> Listen to the Episode

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After Papa Was Gone April 29, 2023 – Posted in: Books, Edwin Fontanez, News, Press

AS SEEN IN Arlington Magazine, May/June 2023 The songs of nature and lazy Sundays were reminders of things unsaid. I could smell it in the charged air. Rain was about to come. The trees became agitated as the wind rolled vigorously through the persianas and into my room. Sitting on the side of the bed, I waited for the deluge as the pummeling sound of raindrops over the grove and the orange tree became a…

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Galardonado autor e ilustrador puertorriqueño Edwin Fontánez nominado a 2 premios por su primera novela ilustrada, “El bosque iluminado” June 24, 2017 – Posted in: Books, Edwin Fontanez, El bosque iluminado, Espanol, Illuminated Forest, News, Press

El bosque iluminado, la original novela ilustrada del escritor puertorriqueño Edwin Fontánez, acaba de ser seleccionada en 2 categorías: Mejor Libro de Ficción para Jóvenes Adultos en español y Mejor Diseño de Portada al Premio Internacional del Libro Latino 2017 (International Latino Book Awards). La edición original de su novela, The Illuminated Forest, fue tambien Finalista al ILBA 2015 como Mejor Novela de Ficción para Jóvenes Adultos en inglés. Al enterarse de las varias nominaciones,…

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Double ILBA Nominations for “El bosque iluminado” June 17, 2017 – Posted in: Books, Edwin Fontanez, El bosque iluminado, Espanol, Illuminated Forest, News, Press

Exit Studio is proud to announce that El bosque iluminado (the Spanish edition of The Illuminated Forest) has received two nominations for the 2017 International Latino Book Awards: Best Young Adult Novel (Spanish) and Best Cover Design. The awards will be presented in Los Angeles, CA on September 9, 2017. In conjunction with the awards, author and illustrator Edwin Fontánez will appear at the Los Angeles Latino Book & Family Festival on Sunday, September 10…

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A Promise to Pets March 14, 2015 – Posted in: Press

The Zebra October 2011 By Michael Gryboski Puerto Rico native Edwin Fontánez is already known for his books of poetry and illustrations inspired by his homeland. For his first nonfiction work, entitled “I Promise You”, Fontánez decided to focus on an issue that has long been close to his heart: fighting animal cruelty. As with his poetry works, Fontánez drew his inspiration from the mother country. “I was born on the very small and beautiful…

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Spotlight on Edwin Fontánez – Posted in: Press

The Arlington Connection July 2011 By Linda Smolkin Author examines animal-human bond Edwin Fontánez, who resides in Arlington, is an award-winning author and illustrator. Fontánez’s newest book, “I Promise You: An Introduction to Living the Animal-Human Bond,” explores the causes of animal abandonment and offers tips on strengthening the emotional bond between a person and his or her pet. In addition to “I Promise You,” Fontánez has written three other books, including a collection of…

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Exit Strategy: Edwin Fontánez Left Puerto Rico in Search of New Color for His Palette – Posted in: Press

Northern Virginia Magazine June/July 2007 By Linda Smolkin “At Edwin Fontánez’s cozy townhouse and studio, a wonderful creature takes center stage. His name is Ricky, Fontánez’s plump and extremely sociable cat. Ricky jumped across the dining room table to settle into his owner’s lap for a late afternoon nap. ‘See, this is why I don’t get as much done,’ said the artist and children’s book author.” Read more >>

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Fomentan la magia de la lectura – Posted in: Press

El Tiempo Latino November 9, 2007 Por Manuel Egea En el Kennedy Center, una feria del libro multicultural busca generar el hábito en los más chicos A orillas del Potomac, en el Kennedy Center de DC, se celebró el duodécimo Festival Multicultural del Libro para Niños en un encuentro que reunió a escritores, ilustradores y artistas pertenecientes a diferentes minorías con el fin de fomentar el interés por la cultura y el hábito de lectura…

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Not Your Typical Book Fair – Posted in: Press

Roll Call October 30, 2007 By Leah Carliner Children visiting the Kennedy Center on Saturday will not only see written words come to life but also learn about many cultures other than their own, thanks to authors, illustrators and performers taking part in the 12th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Festival. Book lovers attending the event — which will feature literature about African, African-American, Asian, Arabian, Caribbean, Latino and American Indian people — will be able…