Bravo! tambin est disponible en edicin en espaol. Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve and thrive today! Biographical poems include: Aida de Acosta, Arnold Rojas, Baruj Benacerraf, Csar Chvez, Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, Flix Varela, George Melndez, Jos Mart, Juan de Miralles, Juana Briones, Julia de Burgos, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Paulina Pedroso, Pura Belpr, Roberto Clemente, Tito Puente, Ynes Mexia, Toms Rivera.

Book Synopsis Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot-the Latinos featured in Bravo!, by author Margarita Engle and illustrator Rafael Lpez, come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds.

I'm Queer.About the Book Bold, graphic portraits and beautiful poems present famous and lesser-known Latinos from varied backgrounds who have faced lifes challenges in creative ways. Reviewed from copy received from Henry Holt & Co.Įnter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.Īrchives Archives Categories Categories Tags adventures African-Americans American history animals art artists bears bedtime biographies birds bullying cats community creativity death diversity dogs emotions fairy tales families fantasy fathers food friendship friendships grandparents grief historical fiction history humor imagination LGBTQ magic mothers music mysteries nature pets poetry rabbits racism romance school science science fiction seasons self esteem siblings toddlers trees Blogroll Each illustration speaks to the person themselves, clearly tying them to their passion and cause.Īn important book for public libraries, this is a celebration of Latino impact on the world as a whole. Lopez’s illustrations are done in “a combination of acrylic on wood, pen and ink, watercolor, construction paper, and Adobe Photoshop.” The results are rich illustrations with a clever feel of being vintage in their textures. Readers can find more information on each of the people at the end of the book. Some of them readers will be familiar with and others will be new. Engle’s poetry is readable and interesting, inviting you to turn the page to discover yet another amazing person. The poems celebrate their accomplishments with clarity and focus, offering a glimpse into their lives.

From countries around the world and a variety of backgrounds, these people are inspirational and influential. Latino heroes and heroines are depicted in poetry in this nonfiction picture book. Bravo!: Poems about Amazing Hispanics by Margarita Engle, illustrated by Rafael Lopez (9780805098761, Amazon)

Bravo! by Margarita Engle