Children's Books, Posters and Exhibition Catalogs
Signed books, posters, and exhibition catalogs are available for purchase. Prices do not include shipping.
Please contact me for more information.
Please contact me for more information.
In the 1990s, writer Dr. George Rivera and I began creating bilingual children’s books with a shared goal: to celebrate our culture and provide young readers with stories that reflected their lives, traditions, and experiences. We wanted children to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in literature while inviting all readers to discover the richness of Chicano culture.
Written by Dr. George Rivera and illustrated by Tony Ortega, the series follows the adventures of Pano, a young Chicano boy, and his two dogs, Cholo and Vato. Through their journeys, readers explore family traditions, cultural celebrations, history, and the discoveries of childhood. Each story is presented in both Spanish and English, accompanied by colorful and expressive illustrations that bring these experiences to life.
The books encourage conversations about identity, heritage, family, and memory while introducing young readers to important cultural traditions. From celebrating Día de los Muertos in Mexico to spending a summer in a northern New Mexican village, Pano’s adventures reveal the beauty of everyday experiences and the connections that shape who we are.
Days of the Dead: Aztec Adventure of Cholo, Vato and Pano
A bilingual adventure that introduces young readers to Día de los Muertos through the imagination and curiosity of a child as Halloween ends and the traditions of remembrance begin.
Who Am I? Family Adventures of Cholo, Vato, and Pano
Pano explores questions of identity and belonging during a summer spent with his grandmother, discovering family stories, traditions, and the importance of knowing where we come from.
Cholo in the Clouds: Memory Adventures with Cholo, Vato and Pano
A heartfelt story about love, loss, and memory as Pano reflects on the special moments shared with a beloved family friend.
Cinco de Mayo: Patriotic Adventures of Cholo, Vato and Pano
Pano, Cholo, and Vato travel through history to discover the meaning and significance of Cinco de Mayo.
To listen to KRFC public radio podcast "Tunes and Tales," a reading and interview about our children's stories, please click the audio below.
Written by Dr. George Rivera and illustrated by Tony Ortega, the series follows the adventures of Pano, a young Chicano boy, and his two dogs, Cholo and Vato. Through their journeys, readers explore family traditions, cultural celebrations, history, and the discoveries of childhood. Each story is presented in both Spanish and English, accompanied by colorful and expressive illustrations that bring these experiences to life.
The books encourage conversations about identity, heritage, family, and memory while introducing young readers to important cultural traditions. From celebrating Día de los Muertos in Mexico to spending a summer in a northern New Mexican village, Pano’s adventures reveal the beauty of everyday experiences and the connections that shape who we are.
Days of the Dead: Aztec Adventure of Cholo, Vato and Pano
A bilingual adventure that introduces young readers to Día de los Muertos through the imagination and curiosity of a child as Halloween ends and the traditions of remembrance begin.
Who Am I? Family Adventures of Cholo, Vato, and Pano
Pano explores questions of identity and belonging during a summer spent with his grandmother, discovering family stories, traditions, and the importance of knowing where we come from.
Cholo in the Clouds: Memory Adventures with Cholo, Vato and Pano
A heartfelt story about love, loss, and memory as Pano reflects on the special moments shared with a beloved family friend.
Cinco de Mayo: Patriotic Adventures of Cholo, Vato and Pano
Pano, Cholo, and Vato travel through history to discover the meaning and significance of Cinco de Mayo.
To listen to KRFC public radio podcast "Tunes and Tales," a reading and interview about our children's stories, please click the audio below.
| "Who Am I? Family Adventures of Cholo Vato and Pano" Bilingual children Book |
| Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, catalog of solo exhibition |
| A Migrant Childs Dream.pdf |
To purchase a bilingual children’s book and/or poster, please contact me directly through my email.Children’s books: $15 each
Posters: Starting at $25
(Plus shipping)
Thank you for supporting my work and helping share these stories with new generations.
Posters: Starting at $25
(Plus shipping)
Thank you for supporting my work and helping share these stories with new generations.
The artist retains copyright to the images displayed on this Web site. They may be used for non-commercial purposes if credit is given to the artist. For commercial purposes, please contact Tony Ortega for permission to reproduce, publicly display, copy, distribute or otherwise use such images.