Showing 1–4 of 4 titles

• Author: Rafael López
• List: Notable Children's Books

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  Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln

  By Margarita Engle, Rafael López (Illustrator)

  This picturebook biography follows young Venezuelan musician, Teresa Carreño, from her homeland to New York, famous concert halls, and a White House performance for President Lincoln.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2020, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2020 (Medal Winner)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781481487405
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  The Day You Begin

  By Jacqueline Woodson, Rafael López (Illustrator)

  One little girl joins a new class and finds her place as classmates share their unique backgrounds.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780399246531
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  Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

  By Margarita Engle, Rafael López (Illustrator)

  In this story inspired by a real musician, a girl in Cuba longs to play the drums, and with perseverance, she breaks down the gender barrier, eventually becoming a famous drummer.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2016, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2016 (Medal Winner)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780544102293
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  Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

  By F. Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell, Rafael López (Illustrator)

  With paint, brushes, and artistic spirit, a muralist transforms Mira's gray neighborhood into a place of color, joy, and unity. Based on a community art movement in San Diego, California.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2017
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9780544357693