The Guacamole Gang in the news

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Reviews

⚡ BookLife Reviews — Editor's Pick
September 2026

"Auntie Amy's charming illustrations bring these anthropomorphic ingredients joyfully to life… the rhyming, songlike prose [makes] readers feel like they are part of each scene."

Reviewed by a Publishers Weekly reviewer.

Production grades:

Cover: A–, Design: A, Illustrations: A, Editing: A, Marketing Copy: A

Selected to appear in the BookLife section of Publishers Weekly, September 2026.

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★ KIRKUS — “GET IT”
Selected for the November 1, 2026 print issue of KIRKUS Reviews

"A fun little tale of music, food, and friendship… Auntie Amy's two-page-spread illustrations are busy yet uncluttered, capturing the brightness and vibrancy of Latin American culture."
— Kirkus Reviews

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Features

RIVER JOURNAL ONLINE

June 1, 2026

Daughter's Plush Toy Inspires New Children's Book for Local Author

River Journal Online profiles the story behind The Guacamole Gang

— from a 4am moment in San Diego to a #1 New Release on Amazon

on Violet's first birthday.

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Media Kit

Everything you need to feature or stock The Guacamole Gang

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