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ELIZABETH JURADO

Elizabeth Jurado is a children's and middle grade author, a mom to three sons, and a keeper of three gray cats. Her writing has produced stories resonating with characters oozing imagination, witty humor, and a strong sense of family. Her professional writing career began in 2019 with 

Saygar the Magnificent.


Growing up in El Paso, Texas, Elizabeth Jurado experienced a childhood rich with the Mexican culture, especially felt in the food, the language, and the Spanish tales often told in a US/Mexico border city. As a young child, Elizabeth would conjure up stories with her imagination, sharing them with anyone who would listen. Her love of storytelling developed into a dream of one day becoming an author.

Using her experiences as an educator and as a mom, she was inspired to write her one-of-a-kind, adventurous tale of a shy boy and a mischievous ant. Elizabeth continues to explore different writing genres and create a loyal group of fans who eagerly await her latest releases.

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SAYGAR BOOKS

The SAYGAR BOOKS series follows the imagined tale of Joseph Mateo and his best friend, Saygar, a mischievous ant. 

This hilariously action-packed series offers readers diverse, relatable characters along with a multicultural theme that includes the food, language, and Spanish tales of the Mexican culture. Saygar's quirky adventure in the human world addresses themes of self-acceptance, courage, family, and true friendship. 

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DAVEY VILLALOBOS

Meet the Illustrator

Davey Villalobos resides in El Paso, Texas. He's been drawing and doodling since he could hold a crayon. Baker by day, illustrator by night, cyclist in between. Influences include Dr. Seuss and many comic book artist favs such as Jack Kirby, Sam Keith, and Frank Miller. Music always plays into his art, from Radiohead to Slayer. The only thing more important than drawing...his family, especially his nieces Avery and Eleya.

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LUNA'S DO-SOMETHING DAY

 BY ELIZABETH JURADO

TURN OFF THE TV AND PHONES! 
Luna wants nothing more than to spend a day watching her shows, but Abuelita won’t have it. A do-something day with Imagination is the best type of day.  Who is Imagination and where is it? Luna and her crew of two are on a mission to find out. Hopefully, it's nowhere near the sun! Pigtails! It isn’t easy finding Imagination!

This action-packed story is a perfect way to promote the importance of encouraging outside play and limiting screen time for children in a fun and engaging way.

This beautifully illustrated book will engage reluctant readers with oodles of giggles. Tv watchers  and star gazers who remember what it is to be a kid oozing with imagination will find this book relatable and fun to read!

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BRILLIANT ILLUSTRATIONS BY
DULZE RUIZ

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Through her work, Dulze aims to convey vibrant and lively storytelling. It is her passion to bring stories to life with her art. She hopes Luna’s Do-Something Day: A Trip to the Moon will inspire everyone who reads it.

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LET'S START READING!

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"Fiction, imagination, fun and a little bit of innocent mischief makes this book great!" - Green Gables Book Review

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"Daniel, our seven year old reviewer, has found his favorite book and author...The Saygar series is filled with humor, and laughter, suspense, with a little bit of drama, and nail-biting too.." - The Bentley's Book Club .

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“This early elementary chapter book mystery drops enticing clues for readers in an entertaining, often humorous manner that still manages to explore deeper themes, especially those regarding family…A tightly written early readers mystery that will leave kids hungry for more.” - Kirkus Review

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"With beautiful, bright, colorful illustrations, this story will both entertain and inspire young readers to have and create their own imaginative adventures. It's easy to read which will encourage young readers to improve their reading skills..." -Readers' Favorite

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"Kids who choose Saygar the Superhero for its action will find the added bonuses of humor and unexpected personality clashes makes for a superhero story like few others. It's engaging, original, and embraces subthemes of self-acceptance, courage, loyalty, and friendship which elevate it beyond an adventure tale alone."

- Midwest Book Review

"The chapter book Saygar the Superhero is the perfect blend of humor, fantasy, and realistic fiction. When third-grader Joseph makes a promise to return for his best friend in three days that ends up being two weeks, he can no longer keep his pesky, cute as a button cousin at a distance but is forced to let her tag along. Joseph’s best friend is not like most best friends. Saygar is a giant ant that dresses and behaves like a human boy."  -Amazon Customer Review 

"Saygar the Superhero is enjoyable in that the syntax varies enough to remain stimulating. The flow is also forward moving, so it is easy to breeze through the chapters. And unlike most middle grade I read, this seems to steer much closer to a younger audience. With a main character in the third grade, this is to be expected. However, the prose is simple while not being 'simple.' As an adult, I could still enjoy it, so I am certain a child could too." -Goodread Review

BOOK REVIEWS

"A fantastic plot fusion between E.T. and Dr. Seuss's "What Was I Scared Of?", Saygar the Magnificent  by Elizabeth Jurado will warp you right back to your days in elementary school even as a full-grown adult...."

- Erick Kusmirek

“Elizabeth Jurado has written a fantastic book kids will love! Fiction, imagination, fun and a little bit of innocent mischief make this book great!”

-Green Gables Book Reviews

"Elizabeth's writing skills are polished, able to draw the reader into her story with ease....Jolly good fun and sure to become a favorite of  the youngsters fortunate enough to read it."

- Grady Harp TOP CONTRIBUTOR:  CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Saygar the Magnificent Audiobook

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"I listened to the story on Audible initially, and enjoyed it so much I wanted to read it as well. The characters are well developed, funny, naughty - at times gross, as well as poignant and insightful. All the things you would expect from a class of youngsters..." - Amazon Review

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REEDSY DISCOVERY REVIEW

Luna's Do-Something Day: A Trip to the Moon is a fun and adventurous story that will take readers on a trip to space thanks to a little girl's big imagination.


One day, while Luna was watching TV, Abuelita came in the room, turned off the TV, and told Luna there will be no more "do-nothing" days. Today will be a "do-something" day!


As Luna headed outside, she complained there was nothing fun to do. Abuelita recommended that if Luna used her imagination, her day would be full of fun. And guess what? Abuelita was right! Luna went on a search for "Imagination" and ended up on an trip to space where she saw the sun and planets, and visited the moon where she met moon people.


This is a very entertaining book that not only takes children on an adventure but teaches them the power of their imagination and a little bit about space. The author does a great job of depicting, both through words and illustrations, a child's imagination. A simple cardboard box is converted into a rocket ship. Ants become moon people.


What is also great about this book is that the author throws in a bit of humor - Luna was searching for "Imagination" and it was with her all along.


The illustrations were bright, colorful, and really brought out the story.


Great work by the author, illustrator, and everyone else who was a part of the writing journey! A must read!


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Kay B

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