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For a long time, I wanted to write a book. I had ideas and the desire to create something special, but I had no idea where to start. How do you take a story in your heart and turn it into a book someone can actually hold? One day, I decided to start figuring it out. I researched, learned, and worked through things I had never done before. It took time, and there were plenty of moments when I felt unsure. But little by little, Luna the Little Photographer was born. Now, I’m ce

Looking back, I think my love for reading was always there. It just took me a little longer to make room for it. My mom is an avid reader, although that almost feels too small a description for her. She can finish an entire book in one day. Since I was little, I remember her with a book nearby, always reading something. Spanish is her first language, but she reads in both Spanish and English, and I have always admired her intelligence and love for learning. Several of her sis

When I put together Hunny Mama Recipes, I kept thinking about my children. I wanted to leave them something they could always come back to. A way to recreate their favorite meals, remember our kitchen, and someday share those same flavors with their own families. My love for cooking started with my mom. She is one of the greatest cooks I know, and her flour tortillas have been loved by everyone since I was little. To this day, there is nothing quite like them. My mom comes fr

I’m so excited to introduce Cielo’s Children’s Book Club, a special way to bring stories, imagination, and the excitement of receiving book mail into a child’s life. What I love most is that you don’t have to have children of your own to give a child the joy of reading. Whether you’re a grandparent, an auntie, an uncle, a parent, or a family friend, this is a thoughtful way to celebrate a little reader. Think of it as a birthday gift, a baby shower gift to help start a little

A white dress. A bottle of red wine. A stain that leaves you wondering. October’s letter from The Last Alibi Society begins with a glimpse of something elegant and unsettling. A woman whose face you cannot see, sparkling jewelry, and more questions than answers. Who is she? What happened? And how much can you really tell from a single image? I’m keeping the details close for now. Even as the writer, I’m still discovering where this story will lead, and that’s part of the fun.

Imagine a path of golden marigolds, a treasured photograph, and a family sharing stories about someone they love. To me, that is the beauty of Día de los Muertos: keeping memories alive and sharing them with the next generation. With this celebration approaching, I’m excited to introduce three new books to Cielo Books, each bringing its own touch of color and imagination. Las Catrinas y Día de los Muertos is a coloring book that invites you to slow down, get creative, and bri

Hi, I’m Belén Larios, the author and creator behind Cielo Co. I’m so happy you’re here. My books come from different parts of my life: my imagination, my culture, my love for my family, and experiences that have helped me grow and heal. Some stories bring a little magic to childhood. Others make room for honest conversations and new beginnings. I created this blog to share more than a book cover. Here, you’ll find glimpses into my writing process, the inspiration behind my st