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Erika Zavaleta
A young Latina mother who debuts as an author with a beautiful children’s story titled Star Light, Star
Bright, What Else is Shining in the Sky Tonight? This her first book, and also the first of a series titled
“Trenty Boy Collection,” is also illustrated by Zavaleta, who combines her talent to write with her
ability to paint.
Erika Zavaleta is a resident of Arizona who grew up in Northern California’s city of San Jose. She
enjoys hiking, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with her son Trent, her main inspiration
as a writer.
Writing a children’s book has been Zavaleta’s long-time dream and Star Light, Star Bright, What Else is
Shining in the Sky Tonight?” is also the result of her love for reading. Having a child and having a
story-time with him gave her the push needed to pursue her dream. Her book is written in English and
Spanish because the author wants to encourage children, like her son to enjoy learning more than one
language. She would like to write a whole series of books for children, and hopefully in the future,
books for young adults as well.
The message to parents and teachers that will read her book is just to enjoy and focus on the simple
things around them that capture a child’s imagination and curiosity. Zavaleta considers it amazing to
be around children, since often she finds that she loses touch with some of the little things in life that
are beautiful, and children so easily bring out the importance of whatever those little things may be.
In an era of digital publication she thinks a book is an actual possession, much like a favorite toy or
blanket. She says that when a child reads a book, they might develop an all-time favorite, and having
a book is something that they can hold on to and hopefully share with younger siblings, or even
children of their own.
Erika Zavaleta is currently working on her next stories of the series.
A young Latina mother who debuts as an author with a beautiful children’s story titled Star Light, Star
Bright, What Else is Shining in the Sky Tonight? This her first book, and also the first of a series titled
“Trenty Boy Collection,” is also illustrated by Zavaleta, who combines her talent to write with her
ability to paint.
Erika Zavaleta is a resident of Arizona who grew up in Northern California’s city of San Jose. She
enjoys hiking, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with her son Trent, her main inspiration
as a writer.
Writing a children’s book has been Zavaleta’s long-time dream and Star Light, Star Bright, What Else is
Shining in the Sky Tonight?” is also the result of her love for reading. Having a child and having a
story-time with him gave her the push needed to pursue her dream. Her book is written in English and
Spanish because the author wants to encourage children, like her son to enjoy learning more than one
language. She would like to write a whole series of books for children, and hopefully in the future,
books for young adults as well.
The message to parents and teachers that will read her book is just to enjoy and focus on the simple
things around them that capture a child’s imagination and curiosity. Zavaleta considers it amazing to
be around children, since often she finds that she loses touch with some of the little things in life that
are beautiful, and children so easily bring out the importance of whatever those little things may be.
In an era of digital publication she thinks a book is an actual possession, much like a favorite toy or
blanket. She says that when a child reads a book, they might develop an all-time favorite, and having
a book is something that they can hold on to and hopefully share with younger siblings, or even
children of their own.
Erika Zavaleta is currently working on her next stories of the series.
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