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Juanita, the Colorful Butterfly - being released with an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) for the first time - is a nature-inspired fable told in Kichwa, English, and Spanish. Written by Segundo Moreta Morales, the story stems from the cultural wisdom of the Kichwa Otavalo people and the admiration of the planted fields, flowers, and animals found in the rural Andean highlands of Ecuador during the months of February and March. It also represents a call to take care of and preserve the forms of life that don’t exploit Mother Earth, but instead seek to benefit from her without causing harm.

“Stories are the hope of the Andean people not to get lost in time. They are part of our identity and carry a wealth of teachings from our grandparents for the next generations.” – Segundo Moreta Morales, author of Juanita, the Colorful Butterfly

The Hyena, the Hare, and the Baobab is a folk tale from the Tommoguiné region of Mali in Africa. Stories from this region are traditionally told orally, and this book represents the first time one has been published in written Tommoso. The new book shares the story in three languages, allowing Tommoso readers to practice their skills and English and French readers to learn about the region's rich culture.

The book’s origins date back to 2006 when the story was told orally by Kadidia Tembiné in the village of Kansongo during a group storytelling session organized by Tandana’s Founding Director, Anna Taft. The illustrations were done in bogolan (mudcloth), making this book truly unique.