What good can a splash of colour do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbours discover, more than you might ever imagine!
F. Isabel Campoy is the author, translator, or anthologist of
numerous books in the areas of poetry, theater, fictional
narrative, biography, art, and bilingual education. She has been
recognized with the Laureate Award from the San Francisco Public
Library, the Reading the World Award, and many others. The
California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE) has created an
award in her name. She is a frequent speaker at national and
international conferences on issues of transformative education,
second language acquisition, and authentic writing. She lives in
Northern California. Visit her at isabelcampoy.com and on Twitter
at @fisabelcampoy. Rafael López grew up in Mexico City, where he
was immersed in the rich cultural heritage and color of street
life. He is the illustrator of many vibrant picture books,
including the acclaimed Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s
Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle and Maybe Something
Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy
and Theresa Howell. He has received the Pura Belpré and Américas
Awards multiple times. Rafael López also designs and
creates community-based murals nationwide. He divides his time
between San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and San Diego, California.
Visit him at rafaellopez.com.
Theresa Howell began her career in publishing as a children’s book
editor at Rising Moon, where she helped to establish the bilingual
imprint Luna Rising. She is the author of several children’s books
with an artistic and cultural focus. Visit her at theresahowell.com
and on Twitter at @theresaahowell.
"An inspiring and wistful message wrapped up in a subtle,
thoughtful narrative and lively, beautiful art: simply superb." —
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Campoy and Howell deliver a clear, uplifting message about the
power of art to revitalize people and their surroundings." —
Publishers Weekly
"This empowering story of community engagement might inspire kids
to get involved in their own neighborhoods." — Booklist
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