No somos angelitos [Hardcover]

“When I arrived, mom and dad didn’t know what to do with me. What about now?” This book shows different dimensions of children with Down syndrome and dispels widespread beliefs about them. Are children with Down syndrome always happy? No, they get sad and angry, have fun and cry, are loving and make fun of others, they lie and make mischief. They’re not angels—they’re children.

Gustiis an author and illustrator. He worked at the Cromosoma production studio on the animated series Juanito Jones. He participates in environmental conservation initiatives. He founded WinDown, an organization that focuses on art for integration. He works as the creative director at La Casa de Carlota, a design studio that employs people with Down syndrome and design students. He also teaches graduate illustration classes at EINA. In 2016, he won the Premio Bologna Ragazzi for the best book about disability forMallko y papá.

A real look at children with Downs Syndrome, casting them not as angels or devils, but just children who have some special needs.