Mistaco: A Tale of Tragedy y Tortillas [Hardcover]

* “[W]ith magnificently scrawled artwork, Kinkz offers a story that blends deep empathy, raucous candor, and a useful ritual for dealing with shame.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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!Praise for Mistaco by Eliza Kinkz:

An ALSC 2026 Notable Children’s Book (All Ages category)
A 2026 Américas Award Honor Book
A Bank Street Best Children's Books of 2026
May/June 2025 Kids' Indie Next List (picture books)
NEA Read Across America 2025-2026 Selection
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Brightly, Evanston Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Booklist Editors’ Choice, Kirkus, Children’s Book Review, Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature (CSMCL)
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