Daniela Ramirez to talk about new children's book, 'Welcome Home, Esmerelda' at Books on the Bosque

AT BOOKS ON THE BOSQUE

Daniela Ramirez of Rio Rancho will chat with Kim Tomsic about Ramirez’s new children’s book “Welcome Home, Esmerelda” at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Books on the Bosque. The book tells the story of a little girl named Esmerelda, who has lived in many countries thanks to her Papa’s job in the military.

Now her Papa is relocating again, this time to San Antonio, Texas.

Esmerelda is uneasy about the move because she’s never lived in the United States. She doesn’t know what to expect. Though members of her extended family live there, she’s never met them.

Before she leaves, Esmerelda talks on the phone with her abuela (grandma), who offers welcoming advice: “Remember home is not always a place. Home is a feeling in your heart.” Esmerelda’s older sister Mariana also tries to sooth her sister’s apprehension.

The story of Esmerelda was inspired by Ramirez’s own experiences as a military kid, moving around every few years. She is now a military spouse.

Maribel Lechuga created the delightful illustrations that enhance the story.

The book’s target audience is ages 6 to 9. It is also available in Spanish as “Bienvenida a casa, Esmerelda.”

Books on the Bosque is located at 6261 Riverside Plaza Lane NW.

AT THE KIMO THEATRE

Author Joe Abercrombie will be in conversation at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, with George R.R. Martin about Abercrombie’s new fantasy novel “The Devils.” Plague and famine stalk Europe in this new novel. Monsters lurk in every shadow. Greedy princes care only for their own ambition. Only the darkest path leads to light. But it’s a path the righteous dare not tread.

Abercrombie, who resides in England, is the author of the bestselling trilogies “The First Law” and “The Age of Madness.”

Presenting the “A Word with Writers” event are Bookworks, the Albuquerque Public Library and AMP Concerts. Two types of tickets are available at bkwrks.com and at the KiMo Theatre, cabq.gov/artsculture. A single general admission ticket and a hard copy of “The Devils” is $35. Two general admission tickets and a hard copy of the book is $45. A portion of the proceeds go to the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation.

The KiMo is located at 423 Central Ave. NW.

AT TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS

Albuquerque author Patricia Smith Wood will sign copies of her new memoir “Ruby Raising Pat: Growing Up As a 20th Century Woman” from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11, at Treasure House Books & Gifts.

Wood wrote a book about her mother’s life, “Raising Ruby.” She is also the author of the “Harrie McKinsey Mystery” series.

Treasure House is located in Old Town at 2012 South Plaza St. NW.

AT COLLECTED WORKS

Santa Fe’s Collected Works is hosting two events this week.

At 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, William Frej and Anne Frej will discuss their book “Unforgotten: Ancient Cities from a Distant Past” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the bookstore. The book is described as a visual and historical journey through 130 ancient cities across 25 countries.

At 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, Collected Works, in collaboration with the Santa Fe Public Library and Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library, will launch a storytelling series, inspired by the spirit of The Moth, that will celebrate the spirit of true, personal stories told from the heart.

The inaugural event will feature Bettye Kearse, William Murray, Katie Arnold, Ricardo Caté, Abby Feldman and R. Melinda Hoffman.

Collected Works is located at 202 Galisteo St., Santa Fe.

Daniela Ramirez to talk about new children's book, 'Welcome Home, Esmerelda' at Books on the Bosque