. This place inspired the creation of a narrative that goes beyond artistic beauty to serve as a tool for raising awareness and defending nature. Following the video, a roundtable discussion took place featuring the author, Mar\u00eda D\u00edaz de la Cebosa; the book\u2019s illustrator, Miguel \u201cEkim\u201d D\u00edaz; the director of ISF, Alfonso Barral; and Nacho Campo, coordinator of the NGO Cruzada por los Ni\u00f1os.<\/span><\/p>During the discussion, the speakers shared the creative and educational process that shaped the book, which centers on the pangolin, one of the most endangered species on the planet. The central message that emerged from all the interventions was both clear and hopeful: <\/span>\u201cHumans destroy, but they can also rebuild from their mistakes.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>Nacho Campo highlighted the value of the storybook as \u201can educational tool, a means of social awareness, and a way to preserve local cultural traditions.\u201d For his part, Ekim explained that the book\u2019s cover and back cover were selected through a drawing contest involving nearly 800 children from Gorongosa. The winners received two bicycles and two school scholarships. \u201cThe bicycle was no random choice,\u201d added Alfonso Barral. \u201cIt represents mobility across long distances, respect for the environment, and a vision of hope. Because without nature, we are nothing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>After the roundtable, a group reading of the storybook took place, with special participation from the Camino de Santiago 2025 students from Miami and Puerto Rico, who had just completed their pilgrimage. The shared reading served to strengthen the connection between generations, cultures, and communities brought together by a common purpose: to educate and protect.<\/span><\/p>The event concluded with a solidarity book sale, with all proceeds going directly to educational programs led by Cruzada por los Ni\u00f1os in Mozambique.<\/span><\/p>As a final gesture, Mar\u00eda D\u00edaz de la Cebosa read the book\u2019s dedication, which captures the essence of the project: <\/span>\u201cTo the young people who bring stars down from the sky and light the path toward a better future.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Eugenio Tr\u00edas Library, located in the heart of Madrid\u2019s El Retiro Park, was the venue for the presentation of Shaka, the Pangolin, a new illustrated storybook written by Mar\u00eda D\u00edaz de la Cebosa, president of CIS University, the International…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":39411,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_trash_the_other_posts":false,"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[106,173],"tags":[792,54,786,793,525,789,380,381,157,266,223,790,791],"class_list":["post-39406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crusade-for-the-children","category-ngo","tag-charity-book-sale","tag-cis-university","tag-cis-university-corporate-social-responsibility","tag-cis-university-csr","tag-cis-university-foundation","tag-cis-university-ngo","tag-cruzada-por-los-ninos-ngo","tag-gorongosa-national-park","tag-international-studies-foundation","tag-isf","tag-mozambique","tag-pangolin","tag-protection-of-endangered-species"],"yoast_head":"\n
The CIS University NGO, Cruzada por los Ni\u00f1os, presents Shaka, the Pangolin: an illustrated storybook to rebuild hope - CIS University<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n