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//** Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day; Celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros**//, illustrated by Rafael López, written by Pat Mora, published by Rayo, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Rafael López utilizes vibrant colors and applies magical realism to show that the love of reading is universal. Through a series of fanciful images, the author depicts Latino children inviting children of other cultures into their book fiesta, leading the reader on a visual journey that shows that reading sparks the imagination across all cultures and has the power to unite us. This informational children’s book will also serve as a valuable resource to those planning El día de los niños/El día de los libros in their communitie

2010 Author Honor Books
//**Diego: Bigger Than Life**,// written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, illustrated by David Diaz, published by Marshall Cavendish Children. Carmen T. Bernier-Grand weaves through the life of Mexican artist Diego Rivera in “Diego: Bigger Than Life.” A series of chronological poems delve into his controversial life. The poetry resonates with the passion that Rivera had for his art. The words that Bernier-Grand expertly uses to paint a picture of the artist’s life resemble the artistic process Rivera used to create his masterpieces. Bernier-Grand touches on many aspects of Rivera’s life and summarizes it like only another artist can. This book will pique the interest of readers across all ages and introduce them to a true master. //**Federico García Lorca**//, written by Georgina Lázaro, illustrated by Enrique S. Moreiro, published by Lectorum Publications Inc., a subsidiary of Scholastic Inc. Written in Spanish, Georgina Lázaro’s lyrical poetry evokes the spirit and style of the beloved 20thcentury poet and playwright, Federico García Lorca. Lázaro gives children a close personal experience with classic Spanish literature in a picture book biography. She uses the cadence and style of Lorca to paint a picture of the artist as a fragile, sensitive young boy who finds his strength in stories, songs, plays and books. “Federico García Lorca” celebrates the beauty of the Spanish language and the healing power of words.

2010 Illustrator Honor Books
David Diaz captures the essence of the great Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera, through his use of bold colors and stylized “bigger than life” figures. Diaz’s jewel-toned scenes of Diego’s life enliven the poetic prose of Bernier-Grand. The illustrator’s art gives youth an aesthetic experience that inspires and connects them with their Latino cultural heritage.
 * //Diego: Bigger Than Life//**, illustrated David Diaz, written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, published by Marshall Cavendish Children.



M**//y Abuelita//**, illustrated by Yuyi Morales, written by Tony Johnston, published by Harcourt Children’s Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Yuyi Morales fashions a world with polymer clay, wire, wood, metals and Mexican crafts. This innovative artist juxtaposes rich colors to marry the real and the imaginary, captured in digitally manipulated photos that are worlds unto their own. The grandmother flows through the pages in her robes as flamboyant as the stories that she loves to tell, inspiring her grandson to want to be just like her when he grows old.



//**Gracias Thanks**//, illustrated by John Parra, written by Pat Mora, published by Lee & Low Books Inc. John Parra captures the small pleasures of Latino family life in his nostalgic folk art illustrations. Each page exudes warmth and love expressed through ordinary Latino experiences and evokes a deep sense of gratitude for Latino culture.

CYRM books for 2010-11...

 * ===A Visitor for Bear by Bonnie Becker. Candlewick Press, 2008. === ||
 * ===Pete and Pickles by Berkeley Breathed. Philomel, 2008. === ||
 * ===Duck by Randy Cecil. Candlewick Press, 2008. === ||
 * ===Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale by Carmen Agra Deedy. Illustrated by Michael Austin. Peachtree Publications, 2008. === ||
 * ===Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie ===

by Judy Sierra. Illustrated by Edward Koren. Knopf, 2006.
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=**Caldecott Winners 2010 **=

===2009 Medal Winner: ===

The House in the Night, illustrated by Beth Krommes, written by Susan Marie Swanson (Houghton Mifflin Company)
===2008 Medal Winner: ===
 * ===A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever, by Marla Frazee (Harcourt, Inc.) ===
 * ===How I Learned Geography, by Uri Shulevitz (Farrar Straus Giroux) ===
 * ===A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams, illustrated by Melissa Sweet, written by Jen Bryant (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.) ===

Honor Books:
===[|2007 Medal Winner]: ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad illustrated by Kadir Nelson, written by Ellen Levine (Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">First the Egg by Laura Vaccaro Seeger (Roaring Brook/Neal Porter) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sís (Farrar/Frances Foster) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Willems (Hyperion) ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Honor Books:

 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet by David McLimans (Walker) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom illustrated by Kadir Nelson, written by Carole Boston Weatherford (Hyperion/Jump at the Sun) ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Honor Books:
===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|2005 Medal Winner:] ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Rosa illustrated by Bryan Collier and written by Nikki Giovanni (Henry Holt and Company) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Zen Shorts illustrated and written by Jon J. Muth (Scholastic Press) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride illustrated and written by Marjorie Priceman. (An Anne Schwartz Book/Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems illustrated by Beckie Prange, written by Joyce Sidman (Houghton Mifflin Company) ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes (Greenwillow Books/HarperCollinsPublishers) Honor Books:
===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|2004 Medal Winner:] The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein (Roaring Brook Press/Millbrook Press) Honor Books: ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The Red Book by Barbara Lehman (Houghton Mifflin Company) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Coming on Home Soon illustrated by E.B. Lewis, written by Jacqueline Woodson (G.P. Putnam's Son's/Penguin Young Readers Group) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale illustrated and written by Mo Willems. (Hyperion Books for Children) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine (Harcourt, Inc.) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? illustrated and written by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. (Houghton Mifflin Company) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems. (Hyperion) ===

===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2003 Medal Winner: My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann (Roaring Brook Press/Millbrook Press) Honor Books: === ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2002 Medal Winner[|:] The Three Pigs by David Wiesner (Clarion/Houghton Mifflin) Honor Books: ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The Spider and the Fly illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi, written by Mary Howitt (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Hondo & Fabian by Peter McCarty (Henry Holt & Co.) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Noah's Ark by Jerry Pinkney (SeaStar Books, a division of North-South Books Inc.) ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins illustrated by Brian Selznick, written by Barbara Kerley (Scholastic) ===
 * ===//**Martin's Big Words: the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.**// illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Doreen Rappaport (Jump at the Sun/Hyperion)===
 * ==//**The Stray Dog**// by Marc Simont (HarperCollins)==