Set in the town of Totonicapán in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, Chita, the Famous Chicken from Toto / Chita, la famosa gallina de Toto introduces Diego, a young boy who is struggling with his best friend’s migration to the United States. When he finds a lost chick in the marketplace, his world unexpectedly changes. Chita’s whimsical antics, which make her the talk of the town, help Diego to overcome his loneliness and inspire him to create a unique cultural object.

Author: Wayne J. Pitts

Illustrator: María Paiz

Year of publication: 2022

ISBN: 978-17734252-4-7