“Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita” Book Event ft. Author Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz

Spend your Saturday morning at the Heard Museum with author Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz as she reads aloud from her new children’s book, Nana Lupita & the Magic Sopita, illustrated by Carlos Vélez. This enchanting story features the mystery of a grandmother’s secret recipe, a seek-and-find of healing plants, and bilingual words for young readers. After hearing the story, purchase your own copy to be signed by the author at Books & More. Make crafts inspired by the book at the Heardlings Art Cart and participate in a seek-and-find. Books & More will be open for the duration of the event so make sure to grab your copy of the book and check out additional children’s books from other influential Indigenous authors. Heard Museum Members receive a 10% discount at Books & More! Schedule: Readings from 10 to 10:30a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Steele Auditorium Signings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. in Piper Courtyard About the Author: Felicia Cocotzin Ruis is a storyteller and curandera who presents frequently around the country on traditional healing practices, culinary medicine, fold herbalism, and Native American food sovereignty. Her award-winning book Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera, has received praise from industry leaders including Padma Lakshmi, Dana Cowin, and Darin Olien. Her work has been featured in Spirituality & Health, Forbes, Bon Appétit, The List television news magazine, and other outlets. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.