Elena's Serenade

Elena's Serenade is a children's picture book written by Campbell Geeslin (Dec. 5, 1925 - Aug. 30, 2017[1]) and illustrated by Ana Juan.

Elena dreams of becoming a glassblower like her father but he doesn't think it is a suitable job for a girl.

So Elena sets off on her own, dressed as a boy, and travels to Monterrey, home of Mexico’s best glassblowers.

Actress Sarah Wayne Callies has adapted the story into a screenplay,[3] which has been optioned by French production company FullDawa Films.

David Atrakchi is producing the animated feature and has received a grant from the French film board (CNC) for the Pilot.