Sun Night

Sun Night is a dramatic and creative realism tale of two brothers growing up in 1976 Panama and follows the events that would transform their young lives forever. The brothers, Sebastian and Santiago are very close and highly protective of each other and rely on their shared love and creative storytelling to manage through the adversity of their lives. Told from the perspective of the young brothers, the story takes the reader on a magical journey through the imaginative stories they share with each other at nighttime. Coming to life on the ceiling of their bedroom, these stories, influenced by the beauty and vibrancy of the Panamanian city life, countryside, and beaches, transform their raw world of reality into a realm of colorful visions and exciting adventures helping the children to escape from their deepest worries and fears.

Winner of the President's Book Award, Memoir/Biography Category by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association.

Winner of the International Latino Book Awards - Best First Book by Empowering Latino Futures.

Short-List Finalist Awards Program by the Santa Fe Writers Project.