Frida: ¡Viva la vida! Long Live Life!
Written and illustrated by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Upper Elementary/Junior High Grades
"Frida: ¡Viva la vida! Long Live Life! uses lyrical free-verse poems which comprise the heart of a well rounded biographical work for older children. The poems, written in impassioned first-person voice, follow the arc of Frida Kahlo's life from birth to death. The opening birth poem and the closing death poem set a tone of self-determination firmly placing her in history, in her family and in her country."
Publisher Review
Pura Belpre Honor Book, 2008
Web Resources:
http://www.fridakahlo.com/
Cesar Si, Se Puede
Written by: Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Illustrated by: David Diaz
Upper Elementary and Junior High Grades
"The life and times of César Chávez are vividly re-created in this collection of poems. Where most biographies stick to the facts of what a person did, this one also touches on the man's character and values. Children will learn about Chávez, but, more importantly, they will learn the important lessons he taught, and they will be able to apply them to their own lives. The lyrical language describes events and paints evocative pictures to which children will relate. A glossary and translation of the Spanish words used, a concise well-written biographical essay, and famous Chávez quotes are appended."
School Library Journal Review
Web Resources:
www.chavezorganization.org
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