Reviews of this book


"Hugo Martin's story is a sweet one, and Pablo is an endearing character."
Parent's Choice Foundation

"It's a tale almost as old as time--a little boy trying to fill at least part of his missing father's shoes, and, in this case, doing so successfully."
School Library Journal

"Martin, whose own family came to the U.S. from Mexico, relates the story with believable dialogue and dramatic pacing."
Kirkus Reviews

"Many readers will enjoy this visit to Valle de Guadalupe, beckoned by [Lee] Chapman's evocative folk art-inspired paintings."
Publisher's Weekly

Hugo Martin is available for school readings and book store signing events. The author can be reached at hugomartin@pabloschristmas.com

About the author
Hugo Martin is a veteran journalist with the Los Angeles Times. Pablo's Christmas, his first book, was inspired by his own family's move to America in the 1960s. He lives in Pasadena with his wife, Tina, and their daughter, Isabella.