Hope and Fortune

The children’s picture book Hope and Fortune (Black Rose Writing) tells the story of Esperanza and the multicultural and multigenerational fairies who help her find her way. Each fairy represents a specific idea. As a nod to Princeton, the fairy of Wisdom and Intelligence wears orange and black and carries a book with the school’s shield logo. Bañez’s goal with this book is to instill positive messages of empowerment and the value of self-discovery in children. The modern-day fairytale uses vivid imagery to enchant readers while also offering them the tools to navigate and overcome challenges.