The Little Amazonian by Miroslava Espinosa. Winner of 2015 Best Cover for Tampa Author Awards! The Little Amazonian, Miroslava Espinosa tells us a modern-day survival story that will amaze. Told through her memories, she relates stories of close encounters with wild animals, struggle for education, food, and money, and a myriad of health issues. Through it all, she emerges a strong woman who faces all odds with renewed determination.