The novel, by Marta López Luaces and published by Vaso Roto Ediciones, won first place on the Fictions Awards' Fantasy/Sci-Fi category. Over the last 16 years the International Latino Book Award has grown to become the largest Latino literary and cultural awards in the U.S.

“The 2014 International Latino Book Awards are another reflection of the growing quality of books by and about Latinos. This year’s number of entries was 41% more than the previous record year.” reports Las Comadres. “In recognition of the quality and variety of books now available, Latino Literacy Now, the organization that oversees the Awards, is carrying out the 2014 Award Winning Author Tour. Displays of the Finalists books and Award Winning Authors will be presented at events like American Library Association Convention; CABE, the largest Latino teacher conference in the USA; the Chicago Latino Book & Family Festival; the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books; LULAC Nat’l Convention; the National Council of La Raza Annual Conference; the San Bernardino Latino Book & Family Festival; and other key events.”

Read more and see the complete list of winners of the 16th Annual International Latino Book Awards here.