The disaster costs Carmen her job, cutting the family trip short.īut something malevolent and unexplainable follows them home to New York, stalking the Sanchez family and heralding a coming catastrophe. A Head Full of Ghosts meets Mexican Gothic in Piata, a terrifying possession tale by author and artist Leopoldo Gout.They were worshiped by our ancestors. Then, an accident at the worksite unearths a stash of rare, centuries-old artifacts. Her daughters Izel and Luna, too young to be left alone in New York, join her in what Carmen hopes is a chance for them to connect with their roots. It was supposed to be the perfect summer.Ĭarmen Sanchez is back in Mexico, supervising the renovation of an ancient abbey. He is the author of the books Ghost Radio and the award-winning Genius YA trilogy, and the recently published fable for all ages, Monarca.Ī Head Full of Ghosts meets Mexican Gothic in Piñata, a terrifying possession tale by author and artist Leopoldo Gout. (Trigger warning for violent child abuse/death). The meaning behind the title of the book becomes quickly apparent.
The ferocity of the prologue really got to me. After finishing his studies, Gout’s creativity extended into writing, television, and film. Piñata by Leopoldo Gout is an unflinching look at the brutality of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. His work belongs to multiple collections and has been in exhibitions all over the world.
After finishing his studies, Gout’s creativity extended into writing, television, and film. Leopoldo Gout A visual artist, filmmaker, and writer who hails from Mexico City, Leopoldo Gout studied sculpture at Central St. A visual artist, filmmaker, and writer who hails from Mexico City, LEOPOLDO GOUT studied sculpture at Central St.
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