According to the RAE dictionary, a bunk bed 'is each of the narrow and simple beds used in ships, trains, barracks, bedrooms, etc; and that, due to space economy, they are usually placed one on top of another '. There is also another meaning related to a type of old vehicle, which is not relevant.
The point is that in the video you'll see later, Juan tells us how it came about the name for the publisher you created; and it was one day while he was lying next to his daughter in the berth of this. And if Litera Libros owes its name to an experience, it also happens with books that are selected to be published: they are experiential, they have real experiences of fathers or mothers,…
Our publisher is called Litera. And talk about raising. Which is the same as going up and down, talking, fighting, learning, peeping, jumping, falling, laughing, sharing, dreaming ... and sleeping (when possible). Our berth wants to be more than an editorial. Want to be a good collection of experiences
And all these things that I am telling you are not as strange as they might seem, but are intended to introduce the interview we have done to Juan M. Romero, responsible for Litera Libros, to tell us a little more about a great initiative that is allowing to reach our hands books as special as' Lactation ', or' Summerhill Today. "Juan lets me tell you that he was born thirty-many years ago and Although he studied Engineering, there came a time when he got tired of working researching “motor stuff.” It was at that time that he began to discover other ways such as teaching, working with children, doing theater, and from all of them he stayed with the theater (acted, wrote, produced).After the birth of Uma (now nine years old), he also left the theater, and began to make books, and it seems that by force of layout he decided to edit and launch the adventure with 'Litera Libros'. Now Uma has a one-year-old brother that he calls Akira, and Juan hopes that the experience of publishing books will be definitive.
What I hope is that you like the interview:
Peques y Más.- I've heard out there that the name of the publisher was inspired by the children's berth. Answered this curiosity, I would like to know what criteria you follow to choose the books what you edit.
Juan.- As an indispensable condition: the theme must be parenting. In a broad sense, yes, but at least for now we don't get out of there. And as for the criteria, it is difficult to determine them, but I would dare to say some:
There are many fathers and mothers who want to do well and enjoy doing it. People who want the best for their children, but without missing them. And all these people are eager to learn from other parents' experiences.
That you have not edited anything like or very similar. I think it makes no sense to edit by editing. We like that the books we edit are private.
That are based on experiences. We prefer to edit books that start from experience as parents, rather than theoretical essays, more from experts.
If possible it is fresh. And bright. That is important: bright and vital.
And perhaps the most important and least rigorous: that I like it. Haha.
PyM.- The books you have published so far are very interesting: I have seen practical books such as compilations of songs, poems and movies; others that are necessary for the concerns of many parents (breastfeeding, consensual custody). What do you know about the acceptance they are having?
Juan.- Acceptance is being very good. I believe that today it is full of people who have children and want to do well and enjoy doing it. People who want the best for their children, but without missing them. And all these people are eager to know experiences of other parents. Let's not forget that in most cases our parents don't serve us as role models. The world has changed and it is not easy to find references.
PyM.- The book written by André Stern, a man whom I imagine cultured and multifaceted, has drawn my attention. Is there a special reason why you have edited "I never went to school"?
Juan.- The main reason is that it is a very interesting story. A story that I sincerely believe deserves to be known. As I said before, they are confusing moments regarding education And André's experience I think can help shed a lot of light on the education debate.
PyM.- You publish parenting and education books, but before being an editor, what books on these topics had you read? Are there any of whom you have learned a lot and would you recommend?
Juan.- I have read many, of course. And I keep doing it. Because I like it and because it is essential in my case. Although every day it costs more to find time. Any recommendation? We have precisely a section on our Facebook in which we recommend books. Every day 17 we recommend one. We've learned from many, but come on, I'm going to stay with one: "Grammar of fantasy" by Gianni Rodari.
PyM.- Why do you think mothers and fathers need to read about education, family relationships or education?
Juan.- I commented on question 2. I think we are restless people who want to do well and enjoy and it is not easy. The world does not help give the child the place he needs and of course, you have to look for life. And as I also said before, our parents are usually not a reference, so we have no choice but to look: read books, surf the internet, talk with other parents ...
PyM.- Do you read to your children at night? Can you tell us which book they like best, and which one do you like?
Juan.- Each night. Maybe the one I like the most is "Tales by phone", again from Rodari. And to her (Uma, 9 years old), many. Lately we read novels and he loves adventure: the five, Tom Sawyer ...
PyM.- I know that next to children when they go to sleep you can do other things besides reading (namely: Chinese shadows, playing cards, smelling their hair ...) but is it good that we read them?
Juan.- What if it is good that we read them? I guess so, I haven't done any studies, but it's easy to imagine, right? A while alone, having fun, transporting to other worlds. I love it and my daughter doesn't even tell you. But of course, one thing does not take away the other: it is also great to play cards or make Chinese shadows.
PyM.- I return to Litera: it recommends to our readers a couple of your books or three. And by the way can they be ordered at any bookstore?
Juan.- Haha, recommending one of my books is like saying which child you love the most. further each book is for a moment. But hey, if I had to recommend two or three, maybe I would opt for:
"100 adult movies to watch with children." It is a wonder that opens a world of possibilities.
"Consensus custody. For custodians, colors." If you are separating with children or have already done it or are thinking about doing it, essential. Things can be done well.
"And suddenly dad." I love. It is honest and real like life itself. From the first day I read it I felt identified.
We have a section on our Facebook in which we recommend books every 17 days
And yes, they can be purchased at any bookstore: large or small. And if they don't have it, they can ask for it.
Before saying goodbye to Juan, I leave you with the video that the publishing house introduces on the Litera website, I love sincerity, and the naturalness with which it is made, is a video of the beginnings, in which we talk about the first two volumes published, now they are a total of eight.
What is berth? from Litera Libros on Vimeo.
For my part, nothing more, the objective of this interview was to present you Litera Libros, an editorial that in my opinion plays a very important role, and that despite being a very young company, has arrived strongly, and offers books very interesting for those fathers and mothers who do not seek advice but experiences, who do not want theory, but feel identified.
Thank you very much for your collaboration Juan, and have many successes with Litera.
