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The Editorial Projects Group, led by José Sanabria, has been running for nearly 15 years. From this space, a remarkable number of books have emerged — many of them starting as classroom exercises.
Almost 50 titles have been published or have won awards, thanks in part to our unique approach: we set
an annual calendar of international contests to which projects are submitted, and we regularly invite publishers to visit and hold one-on-one meetings with students. In several cases, these editors have shown interest in — and even published — our students’ work.
This program offers participants not only the skills to create picture books, but also real-world training for their first professional steps.
Below are some examples of books that began as class exercises and were later published by prestigious publishers. We hope you enjoy them.
In that final moment before falling asleep, all the questions come at once.
Natalia Bruno
Lecturita Ediciones, Argentina, 2021
Laura Wittner
Mixed media
Have you ever wondered what makes you truly unique? Your nature is a delicate and singular
combination of elements — that’s why we are all alike, and yet completely different.
Angela Salerno
Editorial Amanuta, Chile, 2021
Angela Salerno
Written and illustrated by Sebastián Santana Camargo, an Argentine visual artist, illustrator, and graphic designer based in Uruguay, winner of several prestigious visual and literary awards.
This picture book, inspired by the universe of Chilean writer Baldomero Lillo, was born after a trip to Lota, where the author explored its park, museum, town, and mine. Reading El Chiflón del Diablo, combined with musical and theatrical influences, inspired him to create a heartfelt tribute to the people of Lota and to all working communities who carry the weight of others’ comfort.
Sebastián Santana Camargo
Caligrafix, Chile, 2020
Sebastián Santana Camargo
All families are different. Andrea’s includes a mom and dad, but also a stepfather, stepmother, step-siblings, and step-grandparents — a true family puzzle that only makes sense if no piece is missing.
Susi Maquieira
unaLuna, Argentina, 2020
Paz Corral Yagnam
Collage
In the style of Edgar Allan Poe, Andrés Rodríguez develops a graphic narrative full of astonishing events — perfect for readers who love mystery and suspense. Using the sgraffito technique, Andrés showcases his skill and versatility.
This project was shaped by his determination and by the rich classroom debates where students exchanged ideas and feedback.
Andrés Rodriguez
La herrata feliz ediciones, México, 2018
Jéssica Diaz
Esgrafiado
In her second picture book, Silvina continues to refine her watercolor technique, experimenting with a neutral palette, as she had done in her earlier work with shades of gray. She brings sensitivity and depth to the design of her main characters — an ordinary woman and an ordinary man, whose relationship is
anything but ordinary.
Silvina’s growth during her time at the school has been remarkable, and today she is an illustrator with great professional potential.
Silvi Hei
Gerbera, Argentina, 2018
Alejandra Viacava
Watercolor
Journeys are always an invitation to reflect — especially when the traveler carries something so valuable it may be a glimmer of hope amid the chaos of humanity.
In this wordless picture book, a young man sets off across salty, oily, and colorless waters, encountering both hardships and moments of beauty. His arrival at his destination — and the discovery of his mission — reminds us that not all is lost, and that it is worth fighting for a better planet.
Juan Manuel developed this story during his time in the Editorial Projects Group, building on work he had
already begun.
Black-and-white illustration is rare in children’s books, but Japanese artist Ayako Kato handles it masterfully. She participated in a workshop held in Tokyo and later developed this project through long-distance coordination.
Ayako demonstrated great professionalism in meeting deadlines and delivering illustrations of outstanding quality. She is currently working on a second project, also managed remotely.
Ayako Kato
Thule, España, 2017
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