Discover the Magic of Oh Si Chancla
This children’s book celebrates culture, family, and what it truly means to be a cool kid through an engaging cultural story.


Oh Si Chancla is a joyful, culturally rooted children's book that celebrates confidence, culture, and family empowerment. Through a lovable chancla character, kids learn that being a “cool kid” is about kindness, courage, and staying true to who you are. Follow Antonio as he faces everyday challenges with the help of a magical and wise chancla who teaches life lessons with heart (and a little sass). Together, they discover how to handle big feelings, make good choices, and shine in their own unique way.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers, Oh Si Chancla blends humor, culture, and empowerment into a story filled with cultural stories for kids that they will want to read again and again. It’s a celebration of heritage, family love, and the superpowers every child already carries inside.

I’m a bit of a storyteller, born and raised in East Los Angeles, CA, the proud child of immigrant parents, and a survivor of a mom whose chancla aim was Olympic-level accurate. Those early “lessons” shaped my humor and my love for the culture that raise me. My childhood chancla would have some interesting stories to sh
I have used those lessons to create this children's book that celebrates familia. My hope is that this book serves as a foundation for parents to engage in bigger conversations rooted in guidance and love, while also sharing cultural stories for kids that promote the power of making good choices .
I call this a community book, because it’s not only for kids it’s also for parents and grandparents. It opens the door to conversations about culture and an opportunity to share individual experiences.
Irma Sanchez
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