Forthcoming fall 2020!
Inspired by the pre-Colombian cultures of the Americas , The Voyage of the Kunjari is an epic tale of grief and loss, of music, beauty, love, adventure, friendship, and salvation. L.M. Sanchez’s first novel mines a rich trove of folklore, chronicles, and indigenous languages. This fantasy novel is for tweens, teens, and anyone who enjoys a good adventure. Join Emma and Micky as they time travel from NYC tenements of 1910 into the marvelous realm of another world in this one, Itzlanicha. Featuring children of color, the other-abled, and a host of endangered species, The Voyage of the Kunjari is the first in a series. This blog will share news and announcements about the the Chronicles of Itzlanicha and share some of the research on indigenous languages and cultures that brought Itzlanicha to life. We will also do posts on the animals featured in the novels. Like brother Guacamayo in the photo above -- he looks like Coxi and Camao, two loud and chatty Macaws who journey with their