Showing 1–8 of 8 titles
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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. -
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
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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) -
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
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Phenomenal AOC: The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Tracing her journey from the Bronx to the Capitol Building, this inspiring biography of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the country’s youngest congresswoman, reminds readers of their own ability to make a difference.
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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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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.