Showing 1–27 of 27 titles
-
Arrorró, Mi Niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games
“Arrorró, Mi Niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games,” a bilingual collection of traditional Latino games and lullabies, is a tribute to motherhood. Delacre's soft and tender illustrations celebrate the Latino family in a wide variety of settings. The combination of delicate and glowing colors makes each illustration warm and full of appeal.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781584301592
-
Barrio: José's Neighborhood
This book is about a year in the life of a Mexican American boy from "El Barrio" in the Mission District of San Francisco. The book portrays a vibrant culture of diversity, history and celebration.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2000 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780152010492
-
The Bossy Gallito / El Gallo de Bodas: A Traditional Cuban Folktale
In this cumulative Cuban folktale, a bossy rooster dirties his beak when he eats a kernel of corn and must find a way to clean it before his parrot uncle's wedding. Includes a glossary of Spanish words and information about the different birds in the story. (Library of Congress summary) -
César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!
Bernier-Grand's poems on César Chávez flawlessly intertwine Spanish words into the English text, which includes prayers, folk sayings, and César's own words. -
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
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. -
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours
“Diego Rivera: His World and Ours,” highlights the accomplishments of Mexican painter, activist, and muralist Diego Rivera. Tonatiuh's stylized illustrations include elements of Mayan artwork and represent his interpretation of Diego's original artwork, answering the question: what would Diego paint today? Through eye-catching digital collage, Tonatiuh juxtaposes contemporary Mexican life with the past.- Nonfiction, Arts
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2012 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780810997318
-
Diego: Bigger Than Life
A series of chronological poems delve into the life of artist Diego Rivera, enlivened by bold, bigger than life images. -
Esquivel!: Space-Age Sound Artist
Duncan Tonatiuh creates a sense of sound and movement through energetic, textured collage illustrations that celebrate the life of innovative Mexican musician and composer Juan García Esquivel. Incorporating funky fonts and far-out fashions, Tonatiuh's unique artistic style harkens back to indigenous codex art and lends cultural authenticity to this pulsating picture-book biography. -
Family Pictures / Cuadros de Familia
The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas. (Library of Congress summary)- Nonfiction, Biography
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 1996 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780892391080
-
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
In this book about artist José Guadalupe Posada, Tonatiuh juxtaposes his own artwork with Posada's iconic Dia de Muertos illustrations and life, telling the story of a remarkable man and time in Mexican history. (Sibert Medal Book & Belpré Illustrator Honor Book) -
Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English
A book of poems about working in the fields and nature's bounty, one for each letter of the Spanish alphabet. (Library of Congress summary)- Nonfiction, Poetry, Alphabet Books
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 1998 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688139032
-
The Golden Flower: A Taino Myth from Puerto Rico
This myth explains the origin of the sea, the forest, and the island now called Puerto Rico.- Nonfiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 1998 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780689804694
-
Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
"Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez," Morales uses brightly colored acrylics, handmade stamps, and computer-created cutouts to depict the life of this civil rights leader. Golden, earth-toned colors and wide, flowing brush strokes lend depth and honesty to the history and struggle of migrant farm workers in California- Nonfiction, Social Sciences
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2004 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780152014377
-
In My Family / En mi familia
The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in an Hispanic community in Texas. (Library of Congress summary)- Nonfiction, Social Sciences
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 1998 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780892391387
-
Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
Morales' energetic and playful illustrations capture the essence of Mexican culture with bold and humorous motifs that illuminate Grandma Beetle's vitality and Señor Calavera's expressiveness- Nonfiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2004 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780811837583
-
Little Roja Riding Hood
Susan Guevara's illustrations are a visual treat full of suspense and humor adding a spin to the classic fairy tale. Her use of details, such as the three blind mice and the little duendes, and the texture of warm colors give readers glimpses into a contemporary Hispanic family.- Nonfiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2015 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399247675
-
Magic Windows: Cut-Paper Art and Stories
Using the traditional folk art form of papel picado, cut paper art, Garza reveals her Mexican heritage and life in Texas. Past and present cultures and generations are connected through fifteen intricately crafted cutouts, each formed from a single piece of paper.- Nonfiction, Crafts & Hobbies
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2000 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780892391578
-
Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert
Capturing both historical fact and legend, “Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert” is the illustrated biography of the first African-heritage saint of the Américas. Diaz's luminous mixed-media illustrations complement and expand the story. Diaz expertly uses color, perspective and contrast to portray Martín's gentle spirit and miraculous abilities.- Nonfiction, Religion
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2013 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780547612188
-
My Name Is Celia/ Me Llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/ La Vida de Celia Cruz
“My Name Is Celia/Me Llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/La Vida de Celia Cruz,” is as full of movement and excitement as the life of Celia Cruz. Vibrant colors, extravagant illustrations and flowing patterns create a mood of energy in this book. Full of the details of folklore, fashion and music, the book teems with life.- Nonfiction, Biography
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780873588720
-
My Name is Gabito: The Life of Gabriel García Márquez/Me llamo Gabito: la vida de Gabriel García Márquez
Raúl Colón's evocative, tropical illustrations pull the eye into Gabriel García Márquez's imaginative world, introducing children to the early life of this celebrated Colombian author in “My Name is Gabito.- Nonfiction, Literature
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2008 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780873589345
-
Pablo Remembers: The Fiesta of the Day of the Dead
During the three-day celebration of the Days of the Dead, a young Mexican boy and his family make elaborate preparations to honor the spirits of the dead. (Library of Congress summary)- Nonfiction, Customs & Holidays
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 1996 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688112493
-
The Pot That Juan Built
"The Pot that Juan Built" is a picture biography that combines a variant of "The House That Jack Built" with the story of Juan Quezada, who rediscovered the ancient method of pottery making in Mata Ortiz, Mexico. Diaz's original type font and computer-generated art exudes a rich palette that glows like jewels and reflects the hot desert sun- Nonfiction, Crafts & Hobbies
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2004 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781584300380
-
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation
Tonatiuh draws upon traditional Mixtec codex art to tell the story of 11-year-old Sylvia Mendes, who helped end school segregation in California seven years before Brown v. Board of Education. -
Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano/Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello
This bilingual biography traces the life of Julio C. Tello, from a curious, young boy to an accomplished archaeologist who elevated Peru’s indigenous history.
-
Tito Puente: Mambo King / Rey del Mambo
In this vibrant, bilingual portrayal of Tito Puente, the King of Mambo, Rafael López conveys the rhythm and movement of this musical legend through the use of bold colors, swirly lines, and carefully placed word art.- Nonfiction, Arts
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780061227837
-
Viva Frida
“Viva Frida” uses rich, vibrant color photographs and minimal evocative text to beautifully portray the unique imagination and creativity of an iconic Latina artist. Morales blends a wide variety of mediums - stop-motion puppets, acrylic paints and digital manipulation - to create a whimsical picture book that will inspire your artistic sensibilities. -
When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana
Bold, folk art–style illustrations and exhilarating language come together to convey the life of groundbreaking musician Carlos Santana.