Local Author Storytime at Talking Animals Books

Local children's book author Andrea Jáuregui de la Torre, author of The Día de Los Muertos Story, will be hosting a storytime event at Talking Animals Books in downtown Grapevine.

Join Little Andrea on an exploration of her Mexican heritage and the history of the Day of the Dead, a holiday that transforms death into a joyful celebration of life. Through detailed stories told by Little Andrea's beloved abuela, the story reveals to young readers the origins of Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, what it means to Mexican families, and how it has grown and expanded to other parts of the world, specifically north into the United States.

Come join for a magical time of reading, book signing, rhyming, and lots of smiles. For more special author readings, check out the bookstore's events calendar here.

About Andrea Jáuregui De La Torre:
Andrea Jáuregui De La Torre is a children’s book author who has devoted her life to educating parents about baby and childhood milestones. She earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and in Literature from the University of Dallas and is currently working toward a master’s degree to be a family therapist. Andrea uses her expertise, her experiences as a mother, and her memories of growing up in Mexico, Brazil, Spain, and the U.S. to craft stories about multicultural experiences and childhood.

Her first book, My Own Bed, focuses on the nuances of childhood sleep needs, patterns, and quirks. In The Dia de Los Muertos Story, Andrea engages kids with a fun narrative that shares lessons of family and culture surrounding the beloved holiday. Andrea now lives in Texas with her husband, Joe, and their three young children.

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.