They lost their 4-year-old daughter and, in the midst of grief, found the inspiration to open a publishing house in Costa Rica: “It is one of the hardest things that can happen”

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A Costa Rican illustrator and writer turned a deeply personal family tragedy into the creation of a new publishing house called Banano Pinto. After losing their daughter Fátima, they channeled grief into books and a social mission focused on helping children and families facing illness. The story also highlights their earlier creative work, including an illustrated children’s book and a comic inspired by their daughter. Their new editorial aims to publish projects with social value and emotional support for vulnerable communities.

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