Books & videos

The Parrot Tico Tango, by Anna Witte. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books, 2004 (Author and illustrator of both the Spanish and English editions).

Anna's Tico Tango Page.

Collaborating writer on children’s television series TIKITIKLIP II (Precolombino), by Ojitos Producciones in Santiago, Chile (2008 to 2010).
TIKITIKLIP II, a series of short animated films based on the myths and stories of pre-Hispanic cultures of Latin America, is a finalist in the Prix Jeunesse International 2010 Festival.  www.prixjeunesse.de
A clip from the first TIKITIKLIP series

Lola's Fandango, by Anna Witte

Illustrated by Josee Masse.

Lola’s Fandango. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books, March 2010.
In this story about sibling rivalry and self-confidence, Lola finds a pair of her mother's old flamenco shoes. As her father teaches Lola how to dance in order to surprise her mother on her birthday, Lola learns that what matters most in life is being true to one’s “duende”, one’s inner strength and spirit.
www.amazon.ca/

Illustration on left by Anna Witte