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Chabelita's Heart/El corazón de Chabelita

Queer bilingual children's picture book published by Reflection Press (2022). Written and illustrated by Isabel Millán.

“With the support of her loving Chicanx family, a girl named Chabelita discovers it’s okay to like other girls.” At the center of Chabelita’s Heart is the joy and awe of a childhood crush between Chabelita and Jimena. This picture book uniquely bridges sexuality and gender with other major themes such as equality, migration, race/ethnicity, and social justice/activism. 

Awards & Recognitions:

2023 International Latino Book Award, "Best LGBTQ+ Themed Book"

2023 Skipping Stones Honor Award

2023 Américas Award "Commended Titles"

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Book Talks

I am available for book talks, lectures, and workshops. Contact me for additional information.

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Purchase

You can find Chabelita's Heart at Reflection Press! Thank you for supporting small LGBTQ+/POC independent publishers.

“Through beautiful, brightly painted illustrations, Millán captures la pura emoción of a first crush. The worlds of Chabelita and Jimena feature familia, creativity, sparkling stars, and chile rellenos made with love."

Karleen Pendleton Jiménez, author of The Streets Belong to Us and

Are You a Boy or a Girl?

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