On Wednesday, August 27, First Light is so excited to welcome Eliza Kinkz to the shop as a guest reader at our weekly Littles Storytime.

An author and illustrator, Eliza will be reading from her new book and authorial debut, MISTACO, as well as titles that she has illustrated.

About the book

A chaotically funny debut picture book about a girl who’s had a terrible day full of mistakes and finds that making mistacos could be a delicious solution.

After an awful day at school (including a tragic but plausibly deniable mishap with a pudding cup), Izzy wants to be left alone. But it’s Friday, and that means making tortillas with Lito.

As the mistakes pile up, they come tumbling out of Izzy—and Lito surprises her by saying everyone makes mistakes, and if she makes a tortilla out of her mistakes, he will EAT it. 

“Mmmm ... spicy! And boogery! With a hint of courage. My favorite taco EVER!”

Suddenly, the whole family is confessing and getting mistakes off their chests with a feast of mistacos! A delightfully silly picture book for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and The Book of Mistakes. Includes instructions on how to make and enjoy your own mistacos!

About the author

Eliza Kinkz is a Tejana illustrator/author who still views the world through the bright colors of her crayon box. Recently, she illustrated Goldie's Guide to Grandchilding and Mamá's Magnificent Dancing Plantitas. In 2022 she was awarded the James Marshall Fellowship, and ate one of the best muffins of her life. Eliza lives with her wonderful family and her breakfast tacos in Austin, Texas.