Cortes Graphics

09/04/2026

What did childhood look like before Wi-Fi, smartphones, tablets, and video games? 📵🌿.

http://amazon.com/dp/B0HDY6NLH7

For Pipo, it looked like bare feet in the morning grass, mangoes picked from a tree, coffee and crackers with Abuela, homemade fishing poles, animals in the yard, rivers to explore, and cucubanos lighting up the night. ✨🇵🇷

📖 Pipo, el Jibarito de Aguada takes children back to a simpler time in Puerto Rico—when you didn’t need a screen to find an adventure. Sometimes all you needed was a little imagination and the world outside your door.

Inspired by real childhood memories, Pipo’s story celebrates Puerto Rican culture, family, nature, creativity, and the beauty of appreciating the simple things.

And perhaps that’s what makes Pipo especially meaningful in today’s digital age.

Our children may grow up with technology at their fingertips—but through books, we can still show them a childhood when mango trees were playgrounds, rivers were adventures, grandparents were storytellers, and the stars were the entertainment. ❤️

🇵🇷 Same roots. New generations. Stories worth remembering.

📚 Pipo, el Jibarito de Aguada
Available Now on Amazon

Read it. Share it. Keep our stories alive. 🌺

08/30/2026

Before childhood went online… what did it feel like? 📬📷❄️

We looked out the window during long trips.
We wrote letters and waited patiently for replies.
We took photographs without knowing how they would turn out.
We explored new places without seeing everything online first.

And sometimes, the smallest experience—like touching snow for the very first time—became a memory that lasted forever.

In Pipo el Jibarito llega a Nueva York, Pipo leaves the warmth of Puerto Rico and enters the exciting new world of 1980s New York.

No smartphones.
No social media.
Just family, imagination, discovery—and a childhood lived in the moment. ❤️

🗽 From Puerto Rico to New York
❄️ From sunshine to his first snowfall
📖 A story connecting today’s children with the memories of another generation

What is something you miss about growing up before everything went online?

Pipo el Jibarito llega a Nueva York
Coming soon from Mariano Cortes and Cortes Graphics.

08/13/2026

📰 WE MADE THE NEWS! 🇵🇷🐸

I’m incredibly excited to share that Junior el Coquí and my journey from game development into children’s books were featured in the Pike County Courier!

What started as an idea for a game inspired by Puerto Rico has grown into something much bigger—books, characters, adventures, and an entire world designed to help children discover Puerto Rican culture, history and places while having fun.

Seeing Junior, Tito and Juan in my local newspaper is a pretty special moment.

Thank you to everyone who has downloaded the games, purchased the books, shared a post, left a review, or simply encouraged me to keep creating.

This adventure is just getting started. 🇵🇷💎

📰 Read the feature: Milford resident expands vision into books — Pike County Courier⁠

🐸 Explore Junior el Coquí: Junior el Coquí official site⁠

🎮 Junior el Coquí on the App Store⁠

08/10/2026

FREE this week only on Amazon Kindle! 🇵🇷📚

After countless hours of writing, illustrating, and bringing Puerto Rico’s stories to life, I’m excited to share that “Junior El Coquí and the Gems of the Caribbean – Volume 1: The Guardians Rise” is FREE to download on Kindle for a limited time!

Join Junior, Tito, and Juan as they explore Puerto Rico, protect its history, and discover the magic that makes our island so special.

✨ Perfect for:
• Kids and families
• Teachers and classrooms
• Puerto Ricans living anywhere in the world
• Anyone who loves adventure and culture

The only thing I ask is that if you enjoy the book, please consider leaving an honest Amazon review. It makes a huge difference for independent authors.

📥 Download your free copy today before the promotion ends!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6652VKM

07/24/2026

✨ Did you know kids can explore Puerto Rico without leaving home? 🇵🇷📚

Join Juan as he discovers the colorful streets of Old San Juan, flies kites at El Morro, feeds the pigeons, tastes delicious local treats, and learns fun facts along the way!

🌴 Perfect for young explorers, classrooms, and Puerto Rican families who want to celebrate their culture.

📖 Available now on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9BF65BG?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_awt_sb_pc_tkin

💬 Tell me your favorite place in Puerto Rico!

07/24/2026

⚠️ ¿Lo sentiste? Lo que debes saber. https://trib.al/AVBYAXU

07/24/2026

🌴📚 The Adventure Has Begun! 🇵🇷✨

I’m incredibly excited to share that the Junior el Coquí children’s book series is now available on Amazon! 🎉

Join Junior 🐸, Tito 🐓, and Juan 🦎 as they explore the beauty, history, and culture of Puerto Rico through colorful adventures designed for young readers.

These books were created to help children:
🌺 Discover Puerto Rico’s amazing places
📖 Learn fun facts and new vocabulary
💚 Celebrate our culture and heritage
✨ Fall in love with reading through adventure

Whether you’re raising little Boricuas or simply want to introduce children to the beauty of Puerto Rico, I hope these stories bring smiles, curiosity, and unforgettable memories.

📚 The Junior el Coquí series is now available on Amazon!

👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9BF65BG?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_awt_sb_pc_tkin

If you enjoy the books, please consider leaving an honest review—it truly helps independent authors like me reach more families.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this dream from the very beginning. This is only the start… ¡Vamos! 🇵🇷💙

Visit Amazon's Junior El Coquí Explores Puerto Rico Page and shop for all Junior El Coquí Explores Puerto Rico books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Junior El Coquí Explores Puerto Rico

07/15/2026

🎉 A Dream Years in the Making Is Finally Here! 🇵🇷
Today I'm excited to share that my first children's adventure book,📚 Junior El Coquí and the Gems of the Caribbean,
is officially available on Amazon!

This story was inspired by my love for Puerto Rico, its incredible landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. My goal was to create an adventure that helps children discover the beauty of our island while learning about teamwork, courage, kindness, and the importance of preserving our heritage.

Join Junior, Tito, and Juan as they travel across Puerto Rico to restore magical gems, meet ancient spirit guardians, and uncover the stories that make our island so special.

✨ Discover Puerto Rico Through Adventure.
Whether you're Puerto Rican, have family on the island, or simply love meaningful children's stories, I hope this book brings a little piece of Puerto Rico into your home.

📖 Available now on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8X2911P
If you enjoy the adventure, sharing the book or leaving an honest review helps more families discover it.
Thank you to everyone who encouraged me throughout this journey. This is only the beginning.
🇵🇷❤️

06/20/2026

📚✨ Exciting News! ✨📚

After many months of writing, designing, editing, and learning, I’m excited to share that Junior El Coquí and the Gems of the Caribbean – Volume 1: The Guardians Rise is now available on Kindle!

Join Junior, Tito, and Juan on an adventure across Puerto Rico as they discover ancient gems, explore our beautiful island, and learn the importance of friendship, courage, and culture.

This project has truly been a labor of love, and I’m grateful for everyone who supported me along the way.

📖 Kindle Edition Available Now:
https://a.co/d/0jjODXXW

📚 Paperback Edition Coming Soon!

If you enjoy Puerto Rico, children’s adventures, or want to support an independent creator, I’d be honored if you’d check it out and share it with friends and family.