| LILA GUZMAN (pronounced goose-MAHN or say "mongoose" backwards) Hello! I'm glad you dropped in. You’ve landed on the home page of Lila Guzmán, author of young adult novels about the American Revolution, children's fiction and nonfiction, and short stories. Here you will find sample chapters of novels, information about author visits, and writing tips. Coming soon: Lila's blog Latest news: Lorenzo and the Pirate has received an endorsement from Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico. Thank you, Governor! |
ARIZONA AUTHORS LITERARY AWARD 2006 REVIEWER'S CHOICE, FLAMINGNET. COM (June 2007) FINALIST, CYBILS AWARD 2006 |
GOLDEN SPUR FINALIST 2005 ARIZONA AUTHORS BOOK AWARD 2003 BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST ForeWord Magazine, 2001 |
NATIONAL TCARA BOOK AWARD 2006 ARIZONA AUTHORS LITERARY AWARD 2004 |
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Reader's Choice, Children's Bookwatch Reviewer's Choice, Flamingnet.com Finalist, Juvenile Book, Oklahoma Writers Federation 2007 Finalist, Cybils Award, 2006 Honorable Mention, Arizona Authors Literary Award, 2006 |
| FAMOUS LATINOS SERIES Also available in Spanish |
Related Topics for KICHI IN JUNGLE JEOPARDY Chihuahua (Dog Breed). Jungle Animals Historical / Ancient Civilizations Social Issues / Friendship Human-animal relationships Mayas Indians of Central America Proper Care of the Environment KICHI IN JUNGLE JEOPARDY is ideal for 6th Grade World Culture Classes. Purchase a classroom set of 30 hardcovers and receive a free or reduced-rate author visit (depending on your geographical location). |
| An anthology that includes my short story, "Taking a Chance on Chance." |
| The Companion Book to Ultimate Dog Love |
| A rags-to-riches story. Thanks to his wife's courage and generosity, this famous comedian survived a kidney transplant. |
| Coming soon: LORENZO AND THE PIRATE Blooming Tree Press $13.95 Available for Advance Orders |
| Don Bernardo de Galvez, the major historical character in the Lorenzo novels. |
| Fort Charlotte (Mobile, Alabama) where Lorenzo and Blackie the Pirate were held prisoner. |
