Kiko Has a Dream

About the Book

Kiko is a nine-year-old boy who lives with his mother and uncle. His father is dead, and the only income they have is what his mother earns from selling her home-made sweets to visitors on the beach near their village. Kiko dreams of going to school someday, but he must find a way to earn money to pay for schoolbooks. He learns that with will and hard work, he can begin to achieve his dreams.

About the Author

Norma Barnack lives in Western, Massachusetts. She holds a master’s degree in education and taught in the bilingual programs in urban elementary schools under the National Teacher Corps. She has lived and traveled extensively in Colombia. She was especially captivated by the innocence of the coastal children whose hopes and dreams inspired her to write her story. Natalie Stafford is a freelance illustrator who loves to paint in oils and watercolors, especially children and flowers. She lives in western Massachusetts where she has her studio. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and is pleased to have been able to paint for this special book.