About Maria
María Luisa Retana was born in Cuba. She received her B.A. in Spanish and Comparative Literature from the University of California, Riverside. She has worked extensively with children of all ages in scholastic and cultural events as well as in theater. Mrs. Retana lives with her husband, Guillermo, in Bisbee, AZ. She is the proud mother of three marvelous children: Ismael, Talia Alina and Ludim.... More
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Newest Titles by High Desert Productions | Ages | Date Published | |||
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Books 1 - 4 of 5 from High Desert Productions, View all 5 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||||
1. Dawn Till Dusk/De la aurora al crep�sculo (Kindle Edition) Author: Maria Retana Illustrator: Pat Rhoads Publisher: High Desert Productions |
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2. Grandma's Trunk/El ba�l de Mama�ta (Kindle Edition) Author: Maria Retana Illustrator: Pat Rhoads Publisher: High Desert Productions |
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3. Grandma's Trunk/El ba�l de Mama�ta (English and Spanish Edition) (Hardco... Author: Maria Luisa Retana Illustrator: Pat Pollock Rhoads Publisher: High Desert Prod |
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4. Tanili: An Afrocuban Folktale (English and Spanish Edition) (Hardcover) Author: Maria Luisa Retana Illustrator: Mary Ann Hanson Publisher: High Desert Productions |
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Books 1 - 4 of 5 from Maria's published works, View all 5 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||||
1. Grandma's Trunk/El ba�l de Mama�ta (English and Spanish Edition) (Hardco... Author: Maria Luisa Retana Illustrator: Pat Pollock Rhoads Publisher: High Desert Prod |
Ages 4-8 |
02/28/2006 Add | |||
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2. Tanili: An Afrocuban Folktale (English and Spanish Edition) (Hardcover) Author: Maria Luisa Retana Illustrator: Mary Ann Hanson Publisher: High Desert Productions |
Ages 4-8 |
05/15/2004 Add | |||
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3. Born Into the Pack (Nacer en la manada) (English and Spanish Edition) (P... Author: Maria Luisa Retana Illustrator: Marian Weaver Publisher: High Desert Productions |
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4. Tall Tales from a Mountain Slope (Paperback) Author: Maria Luisa Retana Publisher: High Desert Productions |
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Books Recently Added to Maria's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |||
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1. Tanili: An Afrocuban Folktale (English and Spanish Edition) (Hardcover) Author: Maria Luisa Retana Illustrator: Mary Ann Hanson Publisher: High Desert Productions |
Ages 4-8 |
11/8/2007 Add | |||
Maria said: Tanili is a wonderful Cuban-folktale based on a post-slavery era in Cuba. It's about a lizard that has an enormous, magical impact on it's residents. Tanili can transform you, and allows us to see tha...more tags: I recommend | |||||
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Profile Comments
Comment by Stephen Gray on 12/29/2008 at 5:54 PM:
Hello Maria,
Your book Tanili sounds great. Are you having luck getting distribution?
Do you have any advice to someone who is thinking of self publishing also?
Hello Maria,
Your book Tanili sounds great. Are you having luck getting distribution?
Do you have any advice to someone who is thinking of self publishing also?
Comment by Moshe Marks on 4/3/2008 at 12:05 AM:
Hello, I am a new member, Moshe Marks. I have written a book on child abuse/male Incest. I have gotten interest here in the NYC health and Jewish Educational communities. Please review my Bio under member name Moshem. I may also be listed as Moshe Marks.
Thank you
Hello, I am a new member, Moshe Marks. I have written a book on child abuse/male Incest. I have gotten interest here in the NYC health and Jewish Educational communities. Please review my Bio under member name Moshem. I may also be listed as Moshe Marks.
Thank you
Comment by Yuyi Morales on 1/14/2008 at 6:37 PM:
Maria, que gusto escuchar de ti! Gracias por las felicitaciones.
Yuyi
Maria, que gusto escuchar de ti! Gracias por las felicitaciones.
Yuyi
Comment by Dawn Matheson on 12/8/2007 at 12:33 PM:
Hi Maria! As a publisher, I wanted to be sure you are aware of The Mom’s Choice Awards. Awards are a great way to get positive exposure for your titles. You might consider entering. The deadline is quickly approaching – 12/31. Happy holidays!
Hi Maria! As a publisher, I wanted to be sure you are aware of The Mom’s Choice Awards. Awards are a great way to get positive exposure for your titles. You might consider entering. The deadline is quickly approaching – 12/31. Happy holidays!
Comment by Seventhings Eisha & Jules on 11/24/2007 at 10:32 PM:
Hi, Maria. Thanks for the message! Looking forward to exploring your site . . .
Hi, Maria. Thanks for the message! Looking forward to exploring your site . . .
Comment by Antonella Di Martino on 11/11/2007 at 2:22 PM:
Grazie a te per avermi invitata:-) Ti faccio i miei complimenti per il tuo sito e il tuo lavoro. Spero che sia l'occasione di scambiare idee e conoscenze. Ciao, a presto:-)
Grazie a te per avermi invitata:-) Ti faccio i miei complimenti per il tuo sito e il tuo lavoro. Spero che sia l'occasione di scambiare idee e conoscenze. Ciao, a presto:-)
Comment by Yuyi Morales on 11/10/2007 at 8:49 PM:
Maria, thank you for your message. I had a great time in Tucson; loved the weather, the landscape, the mountain next to our hotel, the speakers, the people, and even the cinnamon chocolate nachos!
I hope your future nietos enjoy my book.
Yuyi M.
Maria, thank you for your message. I had a great time in Tucson; loved the weather, the landscape, the mountain next to our hotel, the speakers, the people, and even the cinnamon chocolate nachos!
I hope your future nietos enjoy my book.
Yuyi M.
Comment by Manuela Pentangelo on 11/10/2007 at 6:46 PM:
Ciao :D
Ciao :D
hello !