Elena's Serenade
Elena's Serenade is a children's picture book written by Campbell Geeslin and illustrated by Ana Juan.[1] First published in 2004, it received the Parents' Choice Award the same year and was commended for the Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature.
Story[edit]
Elena dreams of becoming a glassblower like her father but he doesn't think it is a suitable job for a girl. So Elena sets off on her own, dressed as a boy, and travels to Monterrey, home of Mexico’s best glassblowers. The road is long but Elena has her songs to keep her company and soon, a few friends to sing for.
Adaptation[edit]
Actress Sarah Wayne Callies has adapted the story into a screenplay,[2] which has been optioned by French production company FullDawa Films. David Atrakchi is producing the animated feature and has received a grant from the French film board (CNC) for the Pilot.
References[edit]
- ^ Elena's Serenade, Publishers Weekly
- ^ "'Prison Break' actress' screenplay optioned", The Hollywood Reporter, August 9, 2010