From the desk of Franco E. Santos: 2026 has been quite a year so far. This year Chomp the Chimp woke from his 24-year restful sleep on my bookshelf and entered mass circulation. As I stare at and hold the very first Chomp the Chimp book with its plastic comb-binding, I cannot help but reminisce about the journey that has occurredContinue Reading

What happens when a writer’s imagination meets an architect’s precision? At Santos Press, it’s a bit like a game of high-stakes creative “telephone” except the result is a 12 children’s picture book global legacy. Today, we’re sharing a glimpse of the playful “translation” process behind the scenes of the third installment in The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp children’s picture bookContinue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Publication Date: April 1, 2026 Santos Press Announces a New Standard in Gentle Children’s Literature with Chomp the Chimp and the Noisy Night LOUISEVILLE, KY – Santos Press, LLC is proud to announce the upcoming release of Chomp the Chimp and the Noisy Night, the third installment in The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp series. Scheduled for releaseContinue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2026 Santos Press Appoints Marta Maszkiewicz as Lead Illustrator for The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp Series LOUISEVILLE, KY – Santos Press, LLC is proud to announce that Marta Maszkiewicz has joined the creative team as Lead Illustrator for The Adventures of Chimp the Chimp series, beginning with the upcoming third volume, Chomp the Chimp andContinue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2026 Santos Press Debuts The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp Series, Prioritizing Emotional Safety in Children’s Media LOUISEVILLE, KY – Santos Press, LLC is pleased to announce the official release of the first two titles in its flagship children’s picture book series: The Adventures of Chomp the Chimp and Chomp the Chimp and the Rainy Day.Continue Reading