Emerald Lizard (World Storytelling)
Latin America is a place shaped by many influences—Indigenous traditions, Spanish and European cultures, and the heritage of Africa. For more than thirty years, Pleasant DeSpain has traveled through this vibrant region, exploring its landscapes, meeting its people, and collecting its stories.
In this collection, he shares his carefully crafted retellings of folktales, myths, and legends from countries across Latin America, including Guatemala, Haiti, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, and Chile.
These fifteen tales sparkle with kindness, clever tricks, humor, and imaginative explanations of how the world works. Readers will meet llamas, jaguars, and all sorts of unforgettable characters—each story offering lessons in courage, fairness, and creative problem‑solving.
