Francisca Staines

Welcome to my website!

Hello, I’m Francisca and I write children’s books

About me

I’ve always loved to read. As a child, books helped me transform boring afternoons into epic adventures and mystery solving quests, giving me endless hours of fantastical escape. I can’t imagine a life without books, and that’s why I feel so lucky that, as a grown up, I get to write books for children. I’ve created this website to share news about my books, reviews of books I love, and a few of my short stories.

BOOKS

PAPALOTES

Flying on Paper Wings

Available on May 11, 2027

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PAPALOTES

Volando en alas de papel

Disponible en Mayo 11, 2027

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In PAPALOTES, Lupita helps fix her dad’s old papalote and worries: Will it fly once she adds her own piece? A heartwarming father-daughter story full of love and craft!

Spanish edition also available.

PAPALOTES Flying on Paper Wings is a charming and emotional picture book, illustrating a sweet father-daughter relationship and the importance of family and connection.

PAPALOTES will be available in May, 11 2027

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