Rafael López

A bilingual picture book biography of the life of Celia Cruz, the Cuban-born Queen of Salsa. Una biografía bilingüe de un libro ilustrado de la vida de Celia Cruz, la Reina de la Salsa de origen cubano.

Looks at the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carreño, one of the most famous pianist who, by age nine, performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House.

Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate El día de los niños, or Children's Day, in a bilingual story that includes facts about Mexico's annual celebration of children and the book fiestas that are often included. Los niños leen en voz alta en varios entornos para celebrar El día de los niños, en una historia bilingüe que incluye datos sobre la celebración anual de los niños en México y las fiestas del libro que a menudo se incluyen....

Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.

This Pura Belpré Award-winning picture book is a bilingual ride through the joyous history of Children's Day. Este libro de imágenes ganador del premio Pura Belpré es un paseo bilingüe a través de la alegre historia del Día de Los Niños.