Gilberto Rendon OrtizGilberto Rendon Ortiz. Originally from Cuautla, Morelos, where he lives. For more than 30 years he has written for children and young people. He has published numerous books of stories such as: The Ballad Of The Boy Who Failed School and Tales of theLand Covered with Grass, as well as novels such as: Dinosaur Island or The Spanish Soldier. Some of his works have obtained recognition in his country and abroad, such as the National Literature Prize of the National Institute of Fine Arts in the branch of children's story in 1981 and 1982, and the Prize of Tale of The Night of the Alebrijes, among others. Read More Read Less