Ollada de Tinta develops fully illustrated literary adaptations intentionally designed for classroom instruction. Each edition combines carefully controlled, age-appropriate language, purposeful illustration, and structured narrative design to support guided reading, comprehension, discussion, and classroom-based assessment.
Current titles include illustrated adaptations of classical works such as The Odyssey and The Iliad, as well as canonical fiction such as Treasure Island, extending the reading pathway from myth and epic narrative into more complex prose fiction for upper middle school and early secondary students.
These adaptations are created specifically for educational use, preserving the essential narrative structure, themes, and characters of each work while ensuring accessibility and instructional clarity for classroom use.
These editions are designed to integrate flexibly into existing curricula and reading programs without replacing adopted instructional materials.
Access sample chapters and selected instructional materials designed to support curriculum review, instructional planning, and informed adoption decisions.
Sample chapters, instructional supports, and assessment tools for curriculum review.
Overview of available titles, editions, and formats for classroom adoption.
Instructional Context at a Glance
Instructional Level
Grades 5–10 (ages 9–16)
Flexible use depending on title and instructional context
Subject Area
English Language Arts (ELA)
Classroom Applications
Guided reading
Whole-class and small-group discussion
Literature-based instruction
Program Compatibility
ESL and bilingual programs
Upper elementary, middle school, and early secondary settings
Instructional features intentionally aligned with classroom practice.
Short, manageable chapters aligned with typical class periods and instructional pacing
Predictable narrative structure that supports lesson planning and instructional consistency
Clear, controlled language designed to support comprehension across diverse learners designed to facilitate comprehension across diverse learners
Purposeful illustrations that reinforce meaning and support comprehension rather than serve a decorative function
Integrated educational sections embedded naturally into the reading experience to support discussion and assessment
Two formats designed for different instructional needs.
Both Standard Editions and Classroom Editions are suitable for educational settings and share the same core narrative text and chapter structure, ensuring consistency across formats.
Classroom Editions
Designed for structured classroom instruction, Classroom Editions include integrated instructional and assessment support embedded directly within the book.
Key features include:
Guided reading activities
Discussion prompts
Vocabulary scaffolding and instructional supports
Standard Editions
Designed for flexible classroom use and independent reading, Standard Editions present the narrative text without integrated instructional sections.
They may be complemented by downloadable educational resources when available.
Typical use cases include:
Independent reading
Supplemental classroom use
Programs requiring flexible or mixed-format materials
Titles are designed across a progressive range of reading levels, allowing flexible use from upper elementary through early secondary education.
Several titles are available in multiple languages to support a range of instructional programs and classroom contexts.
Available Languages
American English
British English
Spanish
French
German
Program Applications
English (US & UK): Core English Language Arts (ELA) instruction and guided reading
Spanish: bilingual education, dual-language programs, and ESL support contexts
French & German: World language instruction, enrichment, and comparative literature contexts
Ollada de Tinta publishes a series of teaching guides focused on the classroom use of classical literature.
These articles explore practical questions that often arise when introducing major literary works in educational settings, including reading accessibility, narrative structure, classroom discussion, and ways of helping students engage with longer literary texts.
New guides will continue to be added as this section grows.
Ollada de Tinta is an independent publishing imprint dedicated to the development of high-quality illustrated literary adaptations for educational use.
Our work bridges literature, illustration, and classroom instruction, with a focus on making literary narratives accessible, teachable, and suitable for structured use in contemporary educational settings. All publications are developed with clear instructional intent and attention to classroom realities.
For educational inquiries, curriculum review, or institutional use, please contact us at contacto@olladadetinta.es
Sample chapters, instructional supports, and assessment tools for curriculum review.
Overview of available titles, editions, and formats for classroom adoption.