When I first dreamt up this book, I imagined it having an artistic component. And so I ended up sending one of my favorite artists a DM asking her if she would illustrate the book with images of my own tías, primas, amigas, sisters. I wanted to use visual cues to remind my reader of the very real women who shaped me into who I am and who I long to become.

And she did it! She agreed, and after a long ten days in Brownsville, within the pages of my book, you will find beautiful illustrations made by Josie Del Castillo!!! 🥹💕🥰

Not only that, but she made a colorized version of one of the images which was then made into a sticker. Inspired by one of images found in a chapter of my book where I talk about shame and the terms used to make women carry the burden of shame, like desvergüenza. In that chapter I try to reclaim the word and hold it as a badge of honor. The image is actually based on a picture I have of my abuelita when she was young 💜 you can get a sticker for preordering my book, or if you’ve already preordered my book.

This is a limited edition 5” x 5” sticker of an original illustration drawn by artist Josie Del Castillo’s. Everyone that preorders and submits their receipt and address will get one, but a purchase is required.

Go to the link (https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/prisca-dorcas-mojica-rodriguez/tías-and-primas/9781541603950/ ) to confirm you’ve preordered the book, and get your own sticker 💕