In My Family / En mi familia

by Carmen Lomas Garza

Overview

Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)

Bilingual English/Spanish. In My Family/En mi familia is Carmen Lomas Garza's second book of family pictures, a continuing tribute to the loving family and community that shaped her childhood-and her life.

In her eagerly-awaited second book for children, In My Family/En mi familia, internationally-renowned artist Carmen Lomas Garza takes us once again to her hometown of Kingsville, Texas, near the border with Mexico. Through vibrant paintings and warm personal stories, Carmen brings to life more loving memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American community: eating empanadas, witnessing the blessing on her cousin's wedding day, and dancing to the conjunto band at the neighborhood restaurant.

In My Family/En mi familia is Carmen Lomas Garza's second book of family pictures, a continuing tribute to the loving family and community that shaped her childhood-and her life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780892391639
Publisher:	Lee & Low Books
Publication date:	04/01/2013
Series:	Family Pictures
Edition description:	Spanish Language Edition
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	214,676
Product dimensions:	9.75(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Language:	Spanish
Lexile:	830L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 11 Years

About the Author

Carmen Lomas Garza is one of the most prominent Mexican American painters working today. Born and raised in Texas, she now lives in San Francisco, California. Her paintings have traveled all over the United States and Mexico in numerous exhibitions. Visit her website at carmenlomasgarza.com.

Carmen Lomas Garza is one of the most prominent Mexican American painters working today. Born and raised in Texas, she now lives in San Francisco, California. Her paintings have traveled all over the United States and Mexico in numerous exhibitions. Visit her website at carmenlomasgarza.com.

Editorial Reviews

"The style and color of the illustrations. . . augment the sympathetic tone and gentle insight of this album-like book. . . a handsome sequel to Family Pictures." — The Horn Book

"The artist portrays everyday events as well as special moments of family history in crisply colorful, vibrantly peopled paintings. . . another sparkling family album that lovingly shares the artist's memories of the Hispanic cultural experience as lived in the Southwest." — Booklist

Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)

Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award - Texas State University College of Education

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