Written and illustrated by Miguel Tanco

The Spark in Me

Cover of The Spark in Me

About the book.

A follow up to the bestselling Count on Me, this narrative non-fiction title will light a spark not only in aspiring scientists, but in anyone who looks at nature with curiosity and creativity.

If the galaxy is packed with stars… why is it so dark? If water is transparent, why is snow white? Could I walk on the ceiling? Could I get to school blowing a giant bubble? These are just a few of the questions that the young protagonist in this story asks out loud. To find the answers, this book will take readers through black holes, travelling at the speed of sound, going in orbit and floating on paper boats, discovering the easy-to-understand yet fascinating principles of physics.

Inside the book.

Editions & languages.

  • North America: Tundra Books, 2024
  • Spain: Editorial Libre Albedrio, 2024
  • Korea: Flying Star Books, 2024
  • Tuquia: 2024
  • Frances: Grasset Editions 2024
  • Germany: 2026

For families & schools

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Awards & recognition.

  •   Mathical Prize 2025  Honor Book by Mathematical Science Research institute and Stanford University
  •   Leeureka Prize 2025  By the University of Salamanca . Best book informative/educational book for children and young adults

For publishers

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