DOÑA QUIXOTE

As a descendant of Don Quixote, Lucia Castillo is ready to follow in the tradition of her ancestors and be a real knight.

Abuelo taught Lucia how to “be the champion of right and good, against justice and evil.” She trained alongside him since she was a little girl, abiding by her knight’s code and learning to help any damsel (or dude) in distress. He was her hero—despite most of the town, including her mother, believing he was fighting invisible monsters and dubbing him Abuelo Loco. After he passes, Mexican American Lucia continues his mission despite receiving judgment from everyone around her apart from her best friend, Sandro, and her trusty steed, Rocky the donkey. When she discovers Abuelo’s old helmet in an attic chest and realizes that it allows her to see mythical creatures, Lucia sets out with Sandro to uncover her town’s monstrous mayor’s evil plot and save the community before it’s too late—all while juggling Abuela’s and Sandro’s secrets. Will her hasty impulse to be helpful turn out to be her downfall? Over the course of Lucia’s journey, she grows in empathy and compassion with the help of her family and friends, learning the real meaning of doing good. The cartoonlike illustrations depict a vibrant world of colorful humans and spirits alike, emphasizing the characters’ facial expressions and highlighting the narrative’s action.

An exciting adventure of mythical proportions centering real-life concerns.