Pablo Cartaya

Pablo Cartaya's novel "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" was a Pura Belpré Honor Book. This award recognizes outstanding works of literature for children and youth that portray, affirm, and celebrate the Latino cultural experience.

Many of Pablo Cartaya's books are stand-alone novels, allowing readers to pick up any title first. "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" and "Each Tiny Spark" feature the same main character, Arturo Zamora, and can be read in that order to follow his story.

Pablo Cartaya often explores themes of family, community, cultural identity, and finding one's voice. His stories frequently feature protagonists navigating personal challenges and discovering their strengths within supportive, often multi-generational, family settings.