James Luna is the author of four books, all published by Arte Publico Press/Pinata Books:

The Runaway Piggy/El Cochinito Fugitivo

A Mummy in Her Backpack/Una momia en su mochila

The Place Where You Live/El lugar donde vives

and

Growing Up on the Playground/Nuestro patio de recreo

Piggy was awarded the 2012 Tejas Star Award as chosen by the students of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. 

James taught elementary grades for 39 years in Riverside, California.