We Are Cousins
Author
Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Illustrator
Christina Rodriguez
Published
10/31/2007
Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Illustrator
Christina Rodriguez
Published
10/31/2007
Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Illustrator
Christina Rodriguez
Published
10/31/2007
Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)
Summary of Book
Cousins are friends and rivals. Cousins are funny and frustrating. But the most important thing is that cousins are family. We are Cousins / Somos primos celebrates the joy of this special family bond.
Author Biography
Diane Gonzales Bertrand has written stories and poems since childhood, but never saw books that connected to her own Mexican-American heritage. Fifteen years ago she found Arte Publico Press, a Houston publisher who welcomed her familia-friendly adult novels like Sweet Fifteen, Lessons of the Game, and Close to the Heart. Then Diane wrote the children's novel Alicia's Treasure and two award-winning novels for middle school students Trino's Choice, and Trino's Time.
Illustrator Biography
Prior to launching her illustration career, Christina Rodriguez lived the military family life and grew up on USAF bases around the world. She later attended the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) on scholarships and earned a degree in Illustration.