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Ron Fontes

Ron Fontes has been an actor, advertising executive, art director, and standup comic. He is now happily an author of children’s books and has published more than 500 with his wife, Justine Fontes. 
How the Camel Got Its Hump
How the Zebra Got Its Stripes
How the Turtle Got Its Shell

Books

How the Camel Got Its Hump
How the Zebra Got Its Stripes
How the Turtle Got Its Shell

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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