Author Study: Duncan Tonatiuh
Author Study: Duncan Tonatiuh
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Who is Duncan Tonatiuh?
Who is Duncan Tonatiuh?
Award-winning author (8 books so far!)
Learn more on his website:
BORN: Mexico City
Author and Illustrator
Work inspired by ancient Mexican art
"His aim is to create images that honor the past, but that address contemporary issues that affect people of Mexican origin on both sides of the border."
As we read...
As we read...
Think about:
What do you like?
What do you wonder?
What makes this book similar or different from other books you've read?
Pura Belpré Honor Book (is a recognition presented to a Latino or Latina author and illustrator whose work best portrays the Latino cultural experience in a work of literature for children or youth.)
Create your own postcard!
Create your own postcard!
Draw a picture on this side of something or some place important to you!
Think about the things Charlie and Carlitos shared in their letters.
-Who will you write to?
-What will you tell them?
-Write a few sentences, starting with "Dear ______,"
-Design your own stamp if you want
Diego Rivera
Diego Rivera
Diego Rivera painted and drew pictures of people all around Mexico, and things and people in Mexican history.
In this book, Duncan Tonatiuh teaches us about Diego Rivera's art and life. Then he makes guesses about what Diego Rivera would paint if he was still alive today.
Draw a picture of something you think Diego Rivera would draw or paint if he was still alive today.
Jose Posada
Jose Posada
February 2, 1852 – January 20, 1913
February 2, 1852 – January 20, 1913
José Guadalupe Posada was a Mexican lithographer. He used skulls, calaveras, to show things that were happening in the world.
José Guadalupe Posada was a Mexican lithographer. He used skulls, calaveras, to show things that were happening in the world.
His most famous piece of artwork was La Calavera Catrina.
His most famous piece of artwork was La Calavera Catrina.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Guadalupe_Posada
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