Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo by Rafael López

I don't think it is ever too early to introduce children to the concepts of magical realism, social justice, and dreaming big!' In my biographies, the lives of my subjects are so interesting and transformational that I am simply giving them voice for a young audience. 'I write from a place of deep passion, joy, and commitment to producing the highest possible quality of literature for children. Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian-American heritage and desire to share Latino/a stories with children. Her second picture book, My Name Is Gabriela: The Life of Gabriela Mistral/Me llamo Gabriela: La vida de Gabriela Mistral (Luna Rising) shares the story of the first Latina to win a Nobel Prize. is the author of awardwinning bilingual books for children, including My Name Is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/Me llamo Celia: La vida de Celia Cruz (Luna Rising), a recipient of the Américas Award for Children's Literature and a Pura Belpré Honor. In my biographies, the lives of my subjects Monica Brown, Ph.D.

Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo by Rafael López