About the Books: 

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 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 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 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