Yuyi morales is an author and illustrator of childrens books, an artist and a puppet maker. Kahlos singular spirit and story spring to life in the immeasurably wonderful viva frida public library by writerillustrator yuyi morales and. Yuyi morales inspiring reflection about frida kahalo. Tim omeara with spare text and vibrant illustrations, this book examines frida kahlos creative process. The book takes us through various images of frida in different scenes with multiple objects. Yuyi morales has created a love letter to frida kahlo. On this blog maintained by julie danielson yuyi has generously detailed how she created this book. Growing up in mexico, i wanted to know more about this woman with her mustache and unibrow. Leave questions in the comments and maria russo, the nyt childrens books editor, will ask some. Mira, look viva frida by yuyi morales vamos a leer. Frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world.
Viva frida morales, yuyi english edition e oltre 8. I appreciated the beautiful pictures and vibrant colors, i believe paying respect to the talented artist frida kahlo. A 2015 caldecott honor booka 2015 pura belpre illustrator awardfrid. Yuyi morales is an author and illustrator of many notable and awardwinning childrens books. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her. Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates pdf fridas life and work in this elegant and fascinating book. Nonfiction frida kahlo, the innovative and passionate mexican artist, is revered around the world. Viva frida yuyi morales macmillan macmillan publishers. Viva frida by yuyi morales is a stunning book with frida kahlo portrayed throughout the book, while introducing words in both spanish and english. See more ideas about childrens literature, best books of. Libri libri per bambini arte, musica e fotografia condividi. She has won several awards and viva frida won both the pura belpre illustrators award as well as a caldecott honor award.
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists, is revered around the world. Born and raised in mexico, she now lives in northern california. Its an inspirational, symbolic text, based on the life and work of frida kahlo. Viva frida is a childrens book written and illustrated by yuyi morales in collaboration with photographer tim omeara. In celebration of reading books aloud, here is my read aloud of my book viva frida, and i. With spare, polished text and luscious illustrations, awardwinning authorillustrator yuyi morales explo.
Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates fridas life and work in this elegant and fascinating book. In the beginning of the book we see our protaganista as a delicate ceramic figurine. Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates frida s life and work in this elegant and fascinating book. This book is not a biography, not even a picture book biography. Yuyi moraless playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist frida kahlo concludes with an authors note titled my frida kahlo, which begins. Viva frida morales, yuyi morales, yuyi, omeara, tim on. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases. Yuyi morales s playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist frida kahlo concludes with an authors note titled my frida kahlo, which begins. Other recognitions her work has received include the americas award, the california book award, and the tomas rivera award won in 2004 and 2008. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u.
Some of her most famous books include just a minute. The authors note at the back is longer than the main text of the book, which is presented one or two words on a. Yuyi morales is also the creator of ala notable book, little night, coreleased in spanish as nochecita, and winner of the 2008 scbwi golden kite medal. Yuyi moraless playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist. Viva frida by yuyi morales, yuyi morales, tim omeara. An enchanting story about frida kahlos thoughts, dreams, and zest for life. She was born and raised in veracruz mexico, and much of her artwork has been influenced from her childhood. Yuyi morales is the illustrator of kathleen krulls harvesting hope. A trickster tale and counting book, little night, and viva frida, which received the 2015 pura belpre medal for illustration as well as the 2015 caldecott award honor.