About the Books:
The Life of / La vida de Basquiat
Born December 22, 1960, Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist of Haitian-Puerto Rican descent. His mother, Matilde, instilled a love for art in Basquiat by taking him to the Manhattan art museums; inspired by the portraits hanging in museums, Basquiat soon began to lean into the craft. Later, he would take on the walls of New York City with graffiti spray paint.
Authors: Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein
Illustrator: Citlali Reyes
Dimensions: 6.75" x 6.75"
Weight: 11 oz
Ages: 0-5
The Life of / La vida de Chico
Chico Mendes was born on December 15, 1944 in the state of Acre in Brazil. A rubber tapper, trade union leader, and environmentalist, he became the leading figure in fighting to preserve the Amazon rainforest. He advocated against deforestation by peacefully surrounding forest areas to block bulldozers. He bravely defended the rainforest and his community with his life.
Authors: Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein
Illustrator: Citlali Reyes
Retail: $10.99 USD (board book)
Dimensions: 6.75" x 6.75"
Weight: 11 oz
Ages: 0-5
The Life of / La vida de La Pola
Born January 26, 1795, Policarpa Salavarritea, also known as La Pola, was Colombia’s greatest revolutionary in disguise. La Pola, a seamstress, became a spy for the revolutionary forces of the Viceroyalty of New Granada, now Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela, during the Spanish Reconquista. While altering and mending clothing for the Spanish Royal Family, she overheard conversations and collected critical intelligence on their whereabouts, later sharing that information with patriots and spies. To this day, La Pola is considered an honorable heroine of the independence of Colombia!
Authors: Patty Rodriguez & Ariana Stein
Illustrator: Citlali Reyes
Retail: $10.99 USD (board book)
Dimensions: 6.75" x 6.75"
Weight: 11 oz
Ages: 0-5
The Life of / La vida de Pelé
Known to the world as the greatest soccer player of all time, Pelé's career started at age 15. He soon helped the Brazilian national team to three world championships. Your little one will be inspired by Pelé's accomplishments.
Authors: Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein
Illustrator: Citlali Reyes
Dimensions: 6.75" x 6.75"
Weight: 11 oz
Ages: 0-5
The Life of / La vida de Pura
Pura Belpré was born on February 2, 1899 in Cidra, Puerto Rico. A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Belpré captivated millions of bilingual readers across New York City – and worldwide. Her children’s book, Perez y Martina, became the first Spanish language children’s book published by a mainstream U.S. press. She left such a lasting impact on the reading world and Latino community that the Pura Belpré Award is named to honor her legacy.
Authors: Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein
Illustrator: Citlali Reyes
Dimensions: 6.75" x 6.75"
Weight: 11 oz
Ages: 0-5
The Life of / La vida de Walter
Walter's dazzling capes and costumes hypnotized audiences across the world. Captivating millions, his astrological shows aired on TV networks for decades, securing for him a lasting place in pop culture!
Authors: Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein
Illustrator: Citlali Reyes
Dimensions: 6.75" x 6.75"
Weight: 11 oz
Ages: 0-5
Little Astrology Catrinas
Inspired by the reigning queen of Día de Muertos, La Catrina, this astrological book will explore the twelve beloved Zodiac signs. Your little one will learn about the wonderful personality traits associated with each of the astrological signs and discover how special they all are!
Author: Mariana Galvez
Illustrator: Mariana Galvez
Dimensions: 6.75" x 6.75"
Weight: 14 oz
Ages: 0-5
