COMEDY SUPERSTAR: George Lopez is an internationally known actor, producer, comedian, and household name. His popular podcast OMG HI! as well as his touring schedule, social media platforms, and media activity keep him in the public eye. 

SET UP FOR SUCCESS: ChupaCarter promises strong sales and high awareness thanks to early commitments from accounts, including the Target Book Club and B&N signed edition.

POPULAR FORMAT: Illustrated middle grade novels and celebrity authors are a winning format—Kevin Hart's Marcus Makes a Movie was a recent New York Times bestseller!

LATINX FOCUS: Lopez’s Chicano heritage is strongly reflected in Jorge’s family relationships and by the chupacabra, a popular creature in Latinx folklore.
EXTENSIVE ILLUSTRATIONS: The text is enhanced throughout by more than seventy-five funny black-and-white illustrations by Spanish artist Santy Gutiérrez.

TALENTED CO-AUTHOR: Ryan Calejo's two award-winning middle grade titles in the Charlie Hernández series have sold nearly thirty thousand copies since 2019.

George Lopez's multifaceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy, and late-night programs. He currently stars in and executive produces the NBC sitcom Lopez vs. Lopez, and he can also be seen in his Netflix original comedy special, We'll Do It for Half. His autobiography Why You Crying? was a New York Times bestseller. He has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America by TIME magazine and one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities by Harris Poll. ChupaCarter is his first series for children.

Visit him online at George Lopez.com.

Ryan Calejo is an award-winning author born and raised in South Florida. His critically acclaimed Charlie Hernández series has been featured on half a dozen state reading lists and is a two-time gold medal winner of the Florida Book Awards.

Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RyanCalejo.

Santy Gutiérrez grew up in Vigo and now lives in Corunna (La Coruña), both seaside cities in Spain. In his career, he has won acclaim as the Best Spanish Young Editorial Cartoonist and Best Galician Caricaturist, and he founded BAOBAB Studio Artists' Collective. His wife and son are his personal inspirations.

Follow him on Instagram @SantyGutierrez_Art.

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"Seasoning the narrator’s account with Spanish words, including flavorful Chicano slang, Lopez and Calejo alternate chuckles and chills as the young detectives struggle with their fears... A fresh, lively escapade with lots of übercreepy bits. ¡Órale!"
—Kirkus Reviews

"Lopez and Calejo have created another exciting adventure for young readers that is sprinkled with Spanish words and phrases. The humor in the story is elevated by Gutiérrez's artwork. A great reminder that you can count on your friends to help save the day."
—Booklist

Praise for ChupaCarter:

"Chupacarter is an uproariously good time, full of humor, heart, and unexpected friendships." 
—Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of Valentina Salazar Is Not a Monster Hunter

"Fast-paced and funny, with lively illustrations."
—The Washington Post

"A narrative punctuated with wisecracks and flavored with Spanish phrases and slang...Frights and fun in equal measure."
—Kirkus Reviews

"Gutierrez’s lively b&w illustrations expertly render Jorge and Carter’s occasionally over-the-top, adrenaline-filled adventures. Actor/comedian Lopez and Calejo offer a rollicking tale brimming with Latinx folklore and culture about finding one’s home in the unlikeliest of places that never takes itself too seriously."
—Publishers Weekly

"Some good and gross humor...in this fantasy-infused tale."
—School Library Journal