Rafael López
Artist Rafael Lopez was born on August 8, 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico. Influenced by the opulent environment and cultural traditions of Mexico City, Lopez has matured as an artist gaining respect amongst a wide spectrum of age groups. Along with two other American Awards for illustrations in children’s books, the American Library Association awarded Lopez the 2010 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award, an honor presented to those who have demonstrated excellence in the depiction and commemoration of Latino culture and experience through children’s books.
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The Year We Learned to Fly
One rainy day, a bored brother and sister listen to their wise grandmother's advice: "Use those beautiful and brilliant minds of yours. Lift your arms,…
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The Day You Begin
There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you . . . It might be how…