The Desert Is My Mother (El Desierto Es Mi Madre)

THE DESERT IS MY MOTHER/El desierto es mi madre is a beautiful poetic and artistic rendition of the relationship between nature and Hispanics and Native American peoples. Rather than being an expanse empty of life and value, the desert is lovingly presented as the provider of comfort, food, spirit and life. Mora's bilingual, poetic text will delight both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking children.

The book introduces the partnership of an award-winning poet and a prize-winning painter.