 Help us celebrate the book birthday of Musa Eliza Kinkz's delightful new book, ¡MISTACO! We sat down with Eliza to learn more about this book.
After an awful day at school, Izzy wants to be left alone. But it’s Friday, and that means making tortillas with Lito. As the mistakes pile up, they come tumbling out of Izzy—and Lito surprises her by saying everyone makes mistakes, and if she makes a tortilla out of her mistakes, he will EAT it. Suddenly, the whole family is confessing and getting mistakes off their chests with a feast of mistacos! What a clever plot! Read more after the link...
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 Frida Kahlo's Flower Crown Let's celebrate the birthday of a delightful book by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez. Frida Kahlo's Flower Crown is out in the world now, and we have special details about the author and the book for you!
Nydia, what a stunning cover! Tell us about this beautiful book. Told through the language and imagery of the native Mexican flowers and plants comes the life of acclaimed and beloved artist Frida Kahlo. Like a flower, Frida blossomed, wilted, was crushed, survived, and thrived, growing into one of the most celebrated Indigenous painters. This poetic and empowering picture book, written by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez and illustrated by Pura Belpré Honor awardee Loris Lora, features the very flora Frida grew in her garden, bought at the market in her hometown, painted in her famous portraits, and wore proudly in a crown around her head. Back matter will include a labeled, illustrated guide to all the flowers and plants featured, an author’s note, and an activity for kids to make their own flower crown!  Today we celebrate the book birthday of The Heron Princess written by Musa Karla Arenas Valenti and illustrated by Vanessa Morales. This is the 4th book in the "Legendarios" chapter book series. We sat down with Karla to learn more about this exciting story!
Tell us about this latest installment in the series. It’s been a few months since Emma and Martín moved to Chicago. When they first arrived, their family thought outgoing Emma would adjust quickly and shy Martín might have a harder time making friends. But surprisingly, Martín is fitting in just fine, while Emma wants to go back to Mexico more than anything. She might not be able to go back to their previous home, but she can visit Mexico in the book of legends! And even better, this time the twins are joined by their abuela on the adventure. The book brings them into the story of Princess Hapunda and Lake Pátzcuaro. When an enemy tribe demands that Hapunda’s father hand her over to them, she faces a difficult choice: go with their enemies or refuse and risk her people’s safety. Can the twins find a way to help the princess out of the tricky situation, or is this a tale without a happy ending? That definitely sounds intriguing! Click the link below to see how teachers and educators can use "Legendarios" in a classroom setting. |
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