Bøger af Nydia Armendia-Sanchez

A lyrical and inspiring picture book about the life of Frida Kahlo-told through the language of flowers-and how she blossomed into a celebrated, beloved artist Like a seed / Frida sprouted /And burst through the earth where / the coyotl once foraged. Coyoacán was the place where Frida grew. 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!

"Mamâa tells her children a story that began when their papâa was a niäno, not far from here. Their abuelitas told stories of their antepasados, and their abuelo, a blacksmith, taught their papâa how to make art from earth and fire. When abuelo died, papâa took all those lessons to heart and crossed la frontera to el norte to follow his sueänos. There, he worked and overcame barriers, known to many immigrants alike, to forge his own obra maestra: a familia and a future in which anything is possible. Debut author Nydia Armendia-Sâanchez relays a story of immigration, creativity, and comunidad through a translanguage text that moves naturally from English to espaänol and back in a manner that will be familiar to many second and third generations of Latine families--and evocative to immigrant families of any heritage. Brilliantly brought to life by Devon Holzwarth's rich, imaginative illustrations, this warm abrazo of a book features a glossary of Spanish words."-- Provided by publisher.