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Jaime Gamboa

Author

He/Him

Costa Rica, Central America

JAIME GAMBOA is an award-winning Costa Rican author and musician. His books have been translated into English, Danish, Korean, Japanese, Turkish, Chinese and French.

Q&A

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
To me, words are just another musical instrument.


Current job title:
Writer, Musician.


Tell us your favourite medium for reading:
Paper.


Tell us your favourite location for reading:
My couch.


How would you describe your identity?
Central American, Latino.


Book title:
The Invisible Story


What inspired your creative process in writing or illustrating your book?
My desire to promote respect for people who are different and to show how stories can build bridges between us.


Favourite character or moment from the book – and why?
When the book and the girl meet and discover each other – that’s where the magic begins.


What themes or messages does your book raise?
Inclusion, tolerance, multiculturalism, equality.


How would you describe your artistic or writing style in three words?
Intimate, poetic, musical.

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BOOKS BY

Jaime Gamboa

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