Book Fiesta!
Author
Pat Mora
Illustrator
Rafael Lopez
Published
3/29/2016
Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Pat Mora
Illustrator
Rafael Lopez
Published
3/29/2016
Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Pat Mora
Illustrator
Rafael Lopez
Published
3/29/2016
Age Groups
Early Elementary (5-8)
Summary of Book
This Pura Belpré Award–winning picture book is a bilingual ride through the joyous history of Children’s Day/El día de los niños.
Author Biography
Pat Mora, born in El Paso, Texas, is an award-winning poet and author of books for adults, teens, and children. Her awards include a Poetry Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Golden Kite Award, American Library Association Notable Book Awards, and honorary doctorates. A former teacher and university administrator, she is the founder of the family literacy initiative Children's Day, Book Day, El día de los niños / El día de los libros, (Día). The year-long commitment to linking all children to books, languages and cultures, and of sharing what Pat calls "bookjoy," culminates in celebrations across the country in April. Pat lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico and invites you to visit her at www.patmora.com.
Illustrator Biography
Rafael López is an internationally recognized illustrator and artist. To reflect the lives of all young people, his illustrations bring diverse characters to children's books.