Viva Frida
| Author | Yuyi Morales |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Roaring Brook Press |
Publication date | 2014 |
| Pages | 40 |
| ISBN | 1596436034 |
Viva Frida is a children's book by author Yuyi Morales and Illustrated by Tim O' Meara. It was published by Roaring Brook Press in 2014 and was selected as a Caldecott Honor Book in 2015.[1]
Plot
The story follows Frieda Kahlo a world renowned and unconventional artist who's art is appreciated all around the world. The story illustrates the different stages of her life and how they influenced her to become an artist.
Critical reception
Viva Frida received decent reviews. Good Reads called it an "elegant and fascinating book",[2] Booklist Reviews lauded "Morales artistically distills the essence of the remarkable Frida Kahlo in this esoteric, multigenre picture book."[3]
References
- ↑ "Caldecott Medal".
- ↑ "Viva Frida". Goodreads. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
- ↑ Viva Frida, by Yuyi Morales.
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