Viva frida npr coverage of viva frida by yuyi morales. Viva frida, illustrated and written by yuyi morales. Viva frida by childrens book author yuyi morales bringing books. If you have, i think you will agree that this book will be getting a lot of consideration by the real caldecott committee. Search hello select your address select your address. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases. Morales combines both stopmotion puppets and more traditional illustration to. The result is a work of art in and of itself lovingly created to honor kahlo, and morales shares her own process of creating the book in this video. Yuyi morales is an authorillustrator whose books have won the pura belpre award, the christopher award, and the jane addams award. Yuyi morales s playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist. Viva frida by yuyi morales scholastic books for kids. Not just because its beautiful, but there is so much to discuss and wonder about. He is worried about what to give his grandma beetle for her upcoming birthday.
She has degrees in studio art and childrens literature. Using sparse, bilingual text, viva frida explores kahlos creative process and. May has been designated both personal history month and latino book month, and our book of the day, yuyi moraless viva frida, could be used effectively for either celebration. Her note on how she created the pictures reveals that they are a blend of acrylics and ink, along. Nov 26, 2014 the birth of a picture book, written and illustrated by yuyi morales roaring brook press, a neal porter book, 2014. Viva frida morales, yuyi kindle edition by morales. Several of morales s books are available from our collection in digital formats, including ebook, downloadable audiobook, and even streaming video. Nonfiction frida kahlo, the innovative and passionate mexican artist, is revered. Creatively illustrated with tim omearas photographs. Families need to know that 2015 caldecott honor winner viva frida by awardwinning authorillustrator yuyi morales celebrates artist frida kahlo. Viva frida by yuyi morales, 9781596436039, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Some of other recognitions her work has received include the americas award, the california book award, and the tomas rivera award won in 2004 and 2008. Luckily, i have read something else about frida to the kids and that did peak their. Leave questions in the comments and maria russo, the nyt childrens books editor, will ask some.
In 2014, morales added to the growing set of childrens biographies by creating a multimedia book about an important inspirational influence of hers, frida kahlo. Viva frida is a childrens book written and illustrated by yuyi morales in collaboration with photographer tim omeara. Jul 8, 2015 this pin was discovered by oakland public library. Viva frida by yuyi morales is a stunning book with frida kahlo portrayed. Viva frida is a book that stands out as extremely unique in its artistic qualities. Frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists, is revered around the world. Yuyi morales is an author, artist, and puppet maker and was the host of her own spanishlanguage radio program for children. Kahlos singular spirit and story spring to life in the immeasurably wonderful viva frida public library by writerillustrator yuyi morales and. Yuyi morales s playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist frida kahlo concludes with an authors note titled my frida kahlo, which begins. Viva frida have you all seen viva frida by yuyi morales yet. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read viva frida. Viva frida morales, yuyi hardcover september 2, 2014 by yuyi morales author.
Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Viva frida yuyi morales macmillan macmillan publishers. Yuyi morales inspiring reflection about frida kahalo. See more ideas about childrens literature, best books of 2014 and mexican hairless dog. Kahlos singular spirit and story spring to life in the immeasurably wonderful viva frida public library by writerillustrator yuyi morales and photographer tim omeara. Viva frida morales, yuyi and millions of other books are available for instant access. Agent co author mail, barefoot books, 2067 massachusetts ave. Beautiful enough to serve doubleduty as a coffeetable book, the story of mexican icon frida kahlos self. Oct 16, 2014 have you all seen viva frida by yuyi morales yet. Viva frida written and illustrated by yuyi morales. Yuyi morales is the 2004 winner of the pura belpre medal for illustration for her book just a minute.
In this passionate celebration of frida kahlo for very young readers, ages 28, morales captures the spirit of an artist who has been her inspiration from childhood. Morales combines both stopmotion puppets and more traditional illustration to introduce the life and work of frida kahlo to the youngest reader. Sep 02, 2014 frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Morales has put that plucky knowhow to use in viva frida roaring brookporter, sept. From her sons birth to their move to the united states from mexico in the mid1990s to their often fraught and barrierfilled life, the tale highlights the many obstacles immigrants face while. Mira, look viva frida by yuyi morales vamos a leer. Tim omeara with spare text and vibrant illustrations, this book examines frida kahlos creative process. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Portraits of hispanic american heroes, by juan felipe herrera. Apr 09, 2019 support the author by purchasing the book here. Dreamers is available in english and spanish, as well as nino wrestles the world and viva frida. Yuyi is also the creator of ala notable book, little night, coreleased in spanish as nochecita, and winner of the 2008 scbwi golden kite medal. Her books include just in case, viva frida, and little nightnochecita. A national book awardwinning author, poet, and filmmaker, sherman alexie is one of the most wellknown and beloved literary writers of his generation. Mar 22, 2015 in 2014, morales added to the growing set of childrens biographies by creating a multimedia book about an important inspirational influence of hers, frida kahlo. A story of frida kahlo read aloud childrens book read aloud lin reads. Sep 02, 2014 viva frida ebook written by yuyi morales. Story time viva frida is a wonderful book to introduce young minds to the beauty and artistry of a great. Viva frida by yuyi morales, yuyi morales, tim omeara. This book is a trickster tale and spanish alphabet book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading viva frida morales, yuyi.
A beautiful and unusual childrens book celebrating. Top 10 hispanic american heritage books for kids pragmatic mom. Viva frida morales, yuyi kindle edition by morales, yuyi, omeara, tim. There have been several books for young readers about frida kahlo, but none has come close to the emotional aesthetic morales brings to her subjects. An interview with yuyi morales the caldecott honored childrens author on her latest book viva frida, the turmoil that sparked her fascination with childrens books, and her upcoming project with sherman alexie. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In this visually stunning tribute to frida kahlo, artist yuyi morales offers a representation of kahlos creative process with stopmotion puppet and paintings, photographed by tim omeara. Americas award for childrens and young adult literature, sponsored by the national consortium of latin. Little roja riding hood, illustrated by susan guevara, written by susan middleton elya. Viva frida by yuyi morales is a stunning book with frida kahlo portrayed throughout the book, while introducing words in both spanish and english. Jul 18, 2014 morales has put that plucky knowhow to use in viva frida roaring brookporter, sept.
Yuyi morales born in xalapa, veracruz, mexico on november 7, 1968 is an author and illustrator of many notable and awardwinning childrens books. It was published by roaring brook press in 2014 and was selected as a caldecott honor book in 2015. I appreciated the beautiful pictures and vibrant colors, i believe paying respect to the talented artist frida kahlo. Presgr 3the acclaimed creator of nino wrestles the world and viva frida has crafted another masterpiece in this autobiographical picture book. Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates fridas life and work in this elegant and fascinating book. Written by kathleen krull, illustrated by yuyi morales. Pura belpre illustration award 2015, caldecott honor book 2015 plot summary. Morales authors note also in english and spanish provides a brief biographical sketch that makes clear the artists profound effect on her.
To celebrate hispanic heritage month, we had the opportunity to talk with the awardwinning author and illustrator yuyi morales about why she became an author and illustrator, the role of childrens books in understanding and celebrating cultures and her new book, viva frida. Viva frida by yuyi morales picture book, childrens picture. A trickster tale and counting book, little night, and viva frida, which received the 2015 pura belpre medal. Since kahlos life and art were so intense, moraless viva frida is a gentle and imaginative book that makes the artist accessible in a yuyi morales s illustrations were created using stopmotion puppets, acrylic paint and photography and pay homage to the artists extraordinary, surreal style. Frida is presented less as a historical figure than as an icon who represents the life morales. Yuyi moraless playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist. The 2019 poster features this years childrens book week slogan, read now read forever highlighting the celebration of 100 years of childrens book week. Viva frida is an absolutely stunning, resolutely beautiful book. Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates fridas life and work in this. In the bilingual picture book viva frida, the author and illustrator yuyi morales just in case presents a simplified version of the frida mythology for younger children. Viva frida morales, yuyi kindle edition by morales, yuyi. A trickster tale and spanish alphabet book, and other picture. His works of fiction, including the absolutely true diary of a parttime indian, reservation blues, and the lone ranger and tonto fistfight in heaven, have received numerous awards and citations. When i think of frida kahlo, i think of orgullo, pride.
In simple, lyrical words and enchanting photoillustrations, this dreamlike bilingual beauty tells the story of an uncommon alice in a luminous wonderland of her own making. Frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Yuyi morales hasnt really been on my radar as an illustrator, but this beautiful book made me go back and look at what other books she has done her best known is probably viva frida which won both the belpre medal and a caldecott honor. Morales is here to talk about childrens books and show us how she made the art in her forthcoming book dreamers. Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates frida s life and work in this. Review of the book viva frida, by yuyi morales, photography by tim omeara. One of my favorite childrens books authors, yuyi morales, has a new book out. With spare bilingual text that reads like a poem, yuyi morales captures the indomitable creative spirit of frida kahlo while also alluding to her struggles that included polio and a terrible bus accident. Viva frida by yuyi morales is textually simple bilingual book, made rich and vibrant through its beautiful illustrations. It does not offer a biographical sketch but instead uses very few bilingual words often only one per twopage spread to zero in on her artistic impulse.
She has won numerous awards, including the jane addams award, three pura belpre medals and three pura belpre honors. She divides her time between the san francisco area and veracruz, mexico, where she was born. Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates frida s life and work in this elegant and fascinating book. Yuyi moraless playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist frida kahlo concludes with an authors note titled my frida kahlo, which begins. Some of her most famous books include just a minute. Bilingual text, accompanied by colorful photographs, explores the famous artists life, and illuminates the laughter, love, and tragedy that influenced her work. Aug 27, 2014 in the bilingual picture book viva frida, the author and illustrator yuyi morales just in case presents a simplified version of the frida mythology for younger children.
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