What a great opportunity it is to travel and meet with teachers, parents, librarians, principals and especially children who love and appreciate books and making art as I do. I’ve enjoyed connecting with you in Madison, San Francisco, Tuscaloosa, Tucson, Park...
I wanted to share this recent article about my process from a wonderful organization RIF: Reading is Fundamental. The vision of this organization is to create a literate America in which all children have access to books and discover the joys and value of reading....
Please keep an eye out for my upcoming books, “La Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred” by Samantha Vamos on the shelves in early 2011 and “My Name is Tito” by Monica Brown. You can pre-order La Cazuela at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.Please click here to read...
Our California. Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan. The art in this loving tribute to the state is so colorful, evocative, and eye-filling that it is tempting to review the title solely as a book of pictures. The text takes the form of brief, four-line verses that highlight...
Winner of the Americas Award for Illustration: Children’s and Young Adult Literature and a Pura Belpré Honor for Illustration.My Name is Celia. Me Llamo Celia. Written by Monica Brown.BOOK REVIEWSMy name is Celia: The life of Celia Cruz by Monica Brown is an...
