Monica Brown

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including community activist Dolores Huerta! Dolores Huerta always knew that helping others in her community was important. So when she became a teacher and saw how hard it was for her students from farm families to find enough to eat, she knew there was more she could do. Dolores became a labor rights activist, fighting for better conditions for farm workers. She started unions so that workers would be treated more fairly. And she was also a leader of the women's rights movement. Though she faced discrimination for her gender and her ethnicity, she persisted and helped make life better for farm workers, Latinos, and women across the country. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Monica Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Dolores Huerta—and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Dolores Huerta's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sonia Sotomayor, Pura Belpré, Clara Lemlich, and more!

*A Pura Belpr Honor Book *In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente by award-winning author-illustrator team Monica Brown and Rafael L pez, readers will dance along to the beat of the mambo king's life. Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards--and all the beats in between--this is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the King of Mambo. Brown and L pez bring the remarkable story of this talented legend to life in this captivating and informative picture book.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including community activist Dolores Huerta Dolores Huerta always knew that helping others in her community was important. So when she became a teacher and saw how hard it was for her students from farm families to find enough to eat, she knew there was more she could do. Dolores became a labor rights activist, fighting for better conditions for farm workers. She started unions so that workers would be treated more fairly. And she was also a leader of the women's rights movement. Though she faced discrimination for her gender and her ethnicity, she persisted and helped make life better for farm workers, Latinos, and women across the country. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Monica Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Dolores Huerta--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Dolores Huerta's footsteps and make a difference A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sonia Sotomayor, Pura Belpr , Clara Lemlich, and more

A remarkable tale of books and reading, now in a bilingual Spanish-English edition. On most days, teacher and librarian Luis Soriano Boh rquez packs his two burros, Alfa and Beto, with books and makes his way over mountains and through valleys to visit children in far-flung villages in rural Colombia--all for the sake of literacy and culture. Based on the work of a remarkable man and his intrepid burros, this bilingual English and Spanish edition celebrates the impact that a special mobile library--called the "biblioburro"--has had on the lives of real children. About the author: Monica Brown's Peruvian American heritage has inspired in her a desire to share Latino stories with children. Her books have garnered starred reviews, the Am ricas Award, two Pura Belpr Author Honors, and the prestigious Rockefeller Fellowship on Chicano Cultural Literacy. Monica is currently Professor of English at Northern Arizona University, specializing in U. S. Latino and Multicultural Literature. Visit her at monicabrown.net.

A celebration of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life--now available in paperback Pura Belpr Illustrator Honor, 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book, 2018 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book, 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book, 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book, 2017 The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Monica Brown's story recounts pivotal moments in Frida's life and the beloved pets who comforted her along the way--two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn--and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal. John Parra's bold-colored art, reminiscent of Frida's palette, make this biography a warm and wonder-filled offering for Frida Kahlo fans old and new.

Told in Spanish, this celebration of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life is now available in paperback Una visio n u nica de Frida Khalo -de su vida extraordinaria y sus mascotas- por la reconocida autora Mo nica Brown y del ilustrador John Parra, recipiente de los premios Christopher y Golden Kite, asi como una mencio n de Honor del Pura Belpre . Frida Kahlo y sus animalitos cuenta la vida de Frida - desde la infancia hasta su ascensio n como una de las pintoras ma s influyentes del mundo - captando la belleza y la fuerza del espi ritu creador de Frida, que la mantuvo a trave s de la tragedia y el triunfo, y de los animales que la inspiraron a lo largo del camino. Lo innovador del tema de Brown - juega con la idea de que Frida personifica las caracteri sticas de sus amadas mascotas (dos monos, un loro, tres perros, dos pavos, un a guila, un gato negro y un cervatillo) - emparejado con el arte de colores audaces de Parra, que nos recuerdan la paleta de la propia Frida, hacen de esta biografi a una emotiva entrega llena de respuestas para los seguidores de Frida, nuevos y viejos. Una Seleccio n Junior Library Guild The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Monica Brown's story recounts pivotal moments in Frida's life and the beloved pets who comforted her along the way--two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn--and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal.

Inspirado en el bestseller #1 del New York Times Ella persisti / She Persisted de Chelsea Clinton y Alexandra Boiger, llega ahora esta serie en Chapter Books sobre mujeres que sobresalieron, lucharon y se levantaron contra viento y marea, como Diana Taurasi. Cuando Diana Taurasi era peque a, el baloncesto femenino profesional no exist a en los Estados Unidos. Pero se esforz mucho para crear oportunidades para s misma, gan campeonatos de baloncesto en la universidad, eventualmente jug para la WNBA con los Phoenix Mercury y tambi n gan m ltiples medallas de oro ol mpicas. En este libro biogr fico escrito por la galardonada autora M nica Brown, los lectores aprender n sobre la incre ble vida de Diana Taurasi y c mo ella persisti . El libro incluye una introducci n de Chelsea Clinton, ilustraciones en blanco y negro y una lista de maneras en que los lectores pueden seguir los pasos de Diana Taurasi y as marcar la diferencia Y no te pierdas los dem s libros de la serie She Persisted, con muchas m s mujeres que persistieron, como Coretta Scott King, Harriet Tubman, Sonia Sotomayor, Malala Yousafzai y otras m s ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds-including Diana Taurasi When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the US. But she worked hard to create opportunities for herself, winning championships throughout college and eventually going on to play for the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury and winning multiple Olympic gold medals. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Monica Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Diana Taurasi-and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Diana Taurasi's footsteps and make a difference And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the «She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Sonia Sotomayor, and more

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Diana Taurasi When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the US. But she worked hard to create opportunities for herself, winning championships throughout college and eventually going on to play for the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury and winning multiple Olympic gold medals. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Monica Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Diana Taurasi--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Diana Taurasi's footsteps and make a difference A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Sonia Sotomayor, and more

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Diana Taurasi When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the US. But she worked hard to create opportunities for herself, winning championships throughout college and eventually going on to play for the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury and winning multiple Olympic gold medals. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Monica Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Diana Taurasi--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Diana Taurasi's footsteps and make a difference A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Sonia Sotomayor, and more

Bestselling author Monica Brown takes us on a magical journey into the lives of generations of creative women in her family in this gorgeously illustrated bilingual picture book. Monica Brown, exitosa autora, nos lleva a un viaje m gico en la vida de generaciones de mujeres creativas en su familia en este libro biling e bellamente ilustrado. Esther paints a map and dreams of exploring the world. Esther's daughter Isabel paints pictures and dreams of becoming an artist. Isabel's daughter Monica paints with words and dreams of telling stories. From the turquoise room in Peru, Esther, then Isabel, then Monica draws the strength to trust her imagination and fly into the world of dreams and possibilities. Over mountains and the sea, along rivers of paint, or among the swirl of words on a page, each girl, then woman, finds her creative path. In this loving memoir, Monica Brown has created an homage to her grandmother and mother and a legacy for her daughters. Accompanied by luminous illustrations by Adriana M. Garcia, this warm, lyrical story invites you to close your eyes, open your mind, and imagine your life Esther pinta un mapa y sue a con explorar el mundo. La hija de Esther, Isabel, pinta cuadros y sue a con ser artista. La hija de Isabel, Monica, pinta con palabras y sue a con contar historias. Desde el cuarto turquesa en Per , Esther, luego Isabel, y despu s Monica sacan fuerza para confiar en su imaginaci n y volar al mundo de los sue os y las posibilidades. Sobre monta as y mares, junto a r os de pinturas, o junto a olas de palabras en una p gina, cada ni a, ahora mujer, encuentra su camino a la creatividad. En esta adorable memoria, Monica Brown crea homenaje a su abuela, a su madre y al legado de sus hijas. Acompa ada con luminosas ilustraciones por Adriana M. Garcia, invita esta encantadora, l rica historia a cerrar los ojos, a abrir su mente, y imagina tu vida

This is the Spanish-language edition of an informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. Los gemelos Juli n y Joaqu n Castro son fuerzas pol ticas, pero su viaje comenz en la peque a habitaci n que compart an con su abuelita en San Antonio, Texas. Desde chiquillos, aprendieron del activismo de su mama, quien quer a darle una vida mejor a su familia a trav s del gobierno local. Su duro trabajo inspir a los gemelos a que se involucraran en la pol tica, y han estado trabajando al nivel local, estatal y nacional para hacer de su naci n un mejor lugar para todos. La autora premiada Monica Brown y la ilustradora Mirelle Ortega se unen para dar vida a la inspiradora historia de estos hermanos gemelos. Also available in an English edition: Small Room, Big Dreams.* A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year * A Bank Street College Best Picture Book of the Year in Spanish *

An informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. The story of political powerhouse twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family's American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Juli n and Joaquin's mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government. The strong women in their family inspired the twins to get involved in politics. Juli n and Joaquin have been working at the local, state, and national level--as a former presidential candidate, mayor, and member of President Obama's Cabinet, and a U. S. Congressman, respectively--to make the country a better place for everyone. Acclaimed author Monica Brown and illustrator Mirelle Ortega depict the Castros' political and personal accomplishments in this must-read picture book biography. Also available in a Spanish edition: Peque a habitaci n, grandes sue os.* A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year *

Monica Brown's gentle story of the everlasting love of mothers for their children provides a soothing experience for all readers - the adult and child alike. The unique use of the world of animals provides children with the opportunity for growth in empathy, new discoveries about animals of all types, and ultimately the opportunity to develop critical thinking. Tracey Taylor Arvidson's enchanting illustrations take the reader on a delightful visual journey augment the calming nature of the story's language .