5/27/2023 0 Comments Ghost squad book series![]() ![]() The death of a loved one can be devastating, and books like this can provide a way for us to cope with that loss. KV: Stories that create spaces where readers can inhabit and explore their grief are so important. I wanted kids to think about loss or see loss in a different way. ![]() I wanted to write about grief in a way that would open up the conversation but not steer it in any particular direction. We used to catch fireflies when we were younger, and when I learned of our folklore I always thought it would make a great story. ![]() So, what was the inspiration for Ghost Squad?ĬO: Ghost Squad was inspired by my brother whom we lost to cancer eight years ago. KV: I love that for many reasons, not least of which is the idea that we are never far from our loved ones, even if they no longer live among us. What are cucuyos, and where did this idea comes from?Ĭlaribel Ortega: The cucuyos (or fireflies) in Ghost Squad come from Dominican folklore, actually! The folklore says that fireflies are the souls of our lost loved ones watching over us. Karla Valenti: One of my favorite elements of the story were the cucuyos and the role they play in Lucely’s adventure. ![]()
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