Other big issues include a folktale figure who killed her children (La Llorona), children of unmarried parents being 'sins,' and an unmarried mother shunned by small-town society. PAOLA SANTIAGO AND THE RIVER OF TEARS From the Paola Santiago series, Vol. Neither topic is dealt with in detail, but it's a good opportunity to talk with your kids about these issues. She also mentions kids and parents separated at the border by immigration officials. Institutional racism comes up when Paola deals with a deputy sheriff. Overall, the story emphasizes strong bonds of friendship and family, perseverance, and dealing with life's big changes. Paola, her friends, and family are positive Latino representations. Separation from parents is also a prominent theme. is the author of five New York Times 1 best-selling series, including Percy Jackson and the. A thrilling adventure.'-Nina Moreno, author of Don't Date Rosa Santos Paola Santiago has recently returned from Oregon, where she defeated the Hitchhiker ghost and saved her father from the vengeful spirit that was possessing him. There's no gore, but blood is mentioned a few times, and in the fantasy realm kids fight large-scale monster attacks and explore creepy, spooky locations. People/CharactersPaola Santiago People/Characters by cover Works (2) Character description Related people/characters Related series Related publisher. She is the author of Paola Santiago and the River of Tears. 'Paola Santiago is a whip-smart Latina who dares to explore the shadows between folklore and middle-school friendship. Parents need to know that Paola Santiago and the River of Tears, by Tehlor Kay Mejia ( We Set the Dark on Fire), is a folklore-based fantasy with lots of nightmarish monsters and kids in danger of being dragged away by them. Those months were filled with a series of battles, both minor and outsize, and with hindsight I can see that at.

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