Viva frida yuyi morales macmillan macmillan publishers. Viva frida is a lookbook of street art around the world that pays tribute to the mexican artist frida kahlo. A beautiful and unusual childrens book celebrating frida kahlos story and spirit brain pickings this is an awesome video about the making of caldecott winning book viva frida. She was born and raised in veracruz mexico, and much of her artwork has been influenced from her childhood. She divides her time between the san francisco area and veracruz, mexico, where she was born. Feb 02, 2015 see the winners of the newbery, caldecott and other childrens book awards. The book is beautiful and well worth sharing with students of all ages. Illustrated and written by yuyi morales and published by roaring brook press, a neal porter book winner blurb.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The spirit of frida award recognizes the exemplary contributions of women in their fields whose individual paths of excellence are inspiring, and have made them important contributors and role models in their communities. Mira, look viva frida by yuyi morales vamos a leer. She has served on the caldecott and boston globehorn book award committees and blogged for calling. A trickster tale and counting book, little night, and viva frida, which received the 2015 pura belpre medal for illustration as well as the 2015 caldecott award honor. Sep 04, 2014 and insight into the making of the book viva frida. A 2015 caldecott honor book a 2015 pura belpre illustrator award frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. A book of few words, this picture book with such vibrant colors and the usage of multimedia will make you fall in love. Yuyi moraless playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist frida kahlo concludes with an authors note titled my frida kahlo, which begins. We are a vintage shop specialising in bespoke upcycled vintage and retro furniture. Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates frida s life and work in this elegant and fascinating book. Using selfportrait artist frida kahlo as a main character, yuyi morales tells of the life of frida kahlo from a positive perspective.
Frida kahlo, the innovative and passionate mexican artist, is revered around the world. Frida is a book that retells the story of frida kahlos life. Readers will recognize moraless nino wrestles the world handmade frida kahlo doll from kahlos selfportraitsmoraless doll has the same haunting beauty and direct gaze, and she wears. Sep 02, 2014 viva frida is a captivating book with superspare text sometimes only one word, presented in both english and spanish that builds to a celebration of the artists creative urge. A 2015 caldecott honor book a 2015 pura belpre illustrator award. See the winners of the newbery, caldecott and other childrens book awards. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Viva frida written and illustrated by yuyi morales. Kids will enjoy the dreamlike scenes and be swept up in frida s love for art.
Yuyi morales is an author and illustrator of childrens books, an artist and a puppet maker. Not just because its beautiful, but there is so much to discuss and wonder about. Viva frida by yuyi morales i have long been an ardent admirer of frida kahlo and although there are several biographies for children about her, this is the most authentic one i have read. Apr 12, 2015 illustrated and written by yuyi morales and published by roaring brook press, a neal porter book winner blurb. With spare text and vibrant illustrations, this book examines frida kahlos creative process. Mar 22, 2015 viva frida is a book that stands out as extremely unique in its artistic qualities. Viva frida uses rich, vibrant color photographs and minimal evocative text to beautifully portray the unique imagination and creativity of an iconic latina artist. Yuyi morales born in xalapa, veracruz, mexico on november 7, 1968 is an author and illustrator of many notable and awardwinning childrens books. Awarded the 2015 pura belpre illustrator award and recognized as a 2015 caldecott honor book, here is a description from goodreads. Illustrated and written by yuyi morales and published by roaring brook press, a neal porter book.
Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates fridas life and work in this elegant and fascinating book. One of the only books i can find for classroom use that has text in both english and spanish, and culturally authentic. It was published by roaring brook press in 2014 and was selected as a caldecott honor book in 2015. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Viva frida by yuyi morales won the 2015 pura belpre award for the illustrations. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases. Viva frida morales, yuyi kindle edition by morales, yuyi. The cover, copy and chapter pages are printed in red with green printed over only allowing the green to be fully legible with a red overlay. Morales blends a wide variety of mediums stopmotion puppets, acrylic paints and digital manipulation to create a whimsical picture book that will inspire your artistic. Frida kahlo was such an incredibly unique artist that encapsulating her dynamic force. Viva frida by yuyi morales is a stunning book with frida kahlo portrayed throughout the book, while introducing words in both spanish and english. Yuyi morales inspiring reflection about frida kahalo. The front, back, and spine were constructed out of plexiglass using hinges to piece them together. When i think of frida kahlo, i think of orgullo, pride.
A wonderful multicultural bilingual book that has won many awards for its art. Pura belpre illustration award 2015, caldecott honor book 2015 plot summary. Morales blends a wide variety of mediums stopmotion puppets, acrylic paints and digital manipulation to create a whimsical picture book that will inspire your artistic sensibilities. Viva frida morales, yuyi and millions of other books are available for instant. A 2015 caldecott honor book a 2015 pura belpre illustrator award frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists is revered. A wonderful multicultural bilingual book that has won many awards for its art and content.
We sell vintage and retro goodies any thing from lamps. She has won numerous awards, including the jane addams award, three pura belpre medals and three pura belpre honors. Through her pain, frida creates beautiful paintings. A short biography of frida kahlo easy read for most lower elementary students. Viva frida written and illustrated by yuyi morales publishers summary. Tim omeara with spare text and vibrant illustrations, this book examines frida kahlos creative process. And insight into the making of the book viva frida. Viva frida is a childrens book written and illustrated by yuyi morales in collaboration with photographer tim omeara. Viva frida morales, yuyi kindle edition by morales, yuyi, omeara, tim. A trickster tale and counting book, little night, and viva frida. Viva frida, written and illustrated by yuyi morales, is the pura belpre illustrator award winner. Time for a tale with donn swaby recommended for you. The only trouble is that neither inscription is precisely true. I appreciated the beautiful pictures and vibrant colors, i believe paying respect to the talented artist frida kahlo.
Viva frida is a book that stands out as extremely unique in its artistic qualities. Using a unique variety of media puppetry, printmaking, painting and photography combined with an intoxicating use of color and unfailing sense of composition, morales celebrates the artistic process. Oct 16, 2014 have you all seen viva frida by yuyi morales yet. The pura belpre award a childrens book editors site. Frida y diego vivieron en esta casa 19291954 frida and diego lived in this house 19291954. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read viva frida. Frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists, is revered around the world.
Mar 06, 2015 2015 caldecott honor book and 2015 pura belpre illustrator award. Some of her most famous books include just a minute. Tla tejas star reading list book awards librarything. Yuyi moraless playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist. With spare, polished text and luscious illustrations, awardwinning authorillustrator yuyi morales explores the passionate, imaginative of the. She has won several awards and viva frida won both the pura belpre illustrators award as well as a caldecott honor award. Juan bobo goes to work, illustrated by joe cepeda, retold by marisa montes.
If you have, i think you will agree that this book will be getting a lot of consideration by the real caldecott committee. Apr 12, 2015 viva frida uses rich, vibrant color photographs and minimal evocative text to beautifully portray the unique imagination and creativity of an iconic latina artist. Viva frida by yuyi morales is textually simple bilingual book, made rich and vibrant through its beautiful illustrations. Frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Here are three of the main facts of frida kahlos life her birth, her marriage, and her death. Viva frida morales, yuyi and millions of other books are available for instant access. Viva frida is a winner of the caldecott award and if you read this book, you could immediately tell why. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading viva frida morales, yuyi. Pura belpre illustration award 2015, caldecott honor book 2015. Frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists is revered around the.