Showing 51–66 of 66 titles
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My Tata's Remedies = Los remedios de mi tata
Aaron learns first hand from his grandfather (Tata), who cares for family, friends, and neighbors, the significance of healing with a tender touch of wisdom and medicinal herbs. -
Niño Wrestles the World
Presenting Niño! Our underdressed lucha libre hero defeats almost all comers. Yuyi Morales' clever use of fonts, text bubbles, word art and vibrant illustrations energizes this world-class wrestling match. The book was written by Yuyi Morales and published by Roaring Brook Press.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2014 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596436046
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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
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Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale
Duncan Tonatiuh has written the emotional story of the effects of undocumented immigration on those who leave and those who stay behind. Through traditional folk elements, readers follow young Pancho Rabbit in his arduous journey across the border in search of his father as he tries to keep his family together. -
Papá and Me
Lively artwork tells the story of a father and son who spend a special day together in the city—singing, cooking, going to the park and the beach, riding the bus, and telling stories, culminated by a visit with Papá's parents.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780060581565
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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
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The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale Of Two Volcanoes
The legend of Mexico's mythic volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, unfolds in this exquisite version of an ancient love story. The stylized codex-inspired art renews and reinterprets the tradition of Aztec flor y canto using a palette of earth tones and celestial blues to illuminate this artistic retelling.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2017 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781419721304
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The Secret Stars
In a story set in New Mexico capturing the anticipation of a visit from the Three Kings, "The Secret Stars" tells the story of two children who worry that the Kings will not find them.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2000 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780761450276
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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.
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Snapshots from the Wedding
Maya, the flower girl, is busy snapping pictures at this lively Mexican American wedding. She captures the groom with his arm in a cast due to a softball accident, the bride with gifts of money pinned to her dress, the mariachis with their instruments, and the younger guests playing in their dress-up clothes.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 1998 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780399228087
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The Storyteller's Candle / La velita de los cuentos
Text and sepia tone illustrations present the biographical story of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian hired by the New York Public Library, who introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta. -
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
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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. -
What Can You Do With a Rebozo?
Rich, vibrant colors swirl and swoosh across full-page spreads, depicting the family home of an imaginative, young Mexican American girl who playfully invents modern-day uses for the traditional Mexican rebozo, or long scarf.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781582462707
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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.
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