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Lulu Delacre Write her! luludela@verizon.net Visit Lulu at www.luludelacre.com
The author-illustrator has exhibited in Paris, France; and in Puerto Rico, New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maryland, and Washington D.C. A graduate of L’Ecole Supérieure d’Arts Graphiques in France, she has lectured throughout the United States. Owners of her art include Keene State College, NH; The Kerlan Collection, MN; Mazza Gallery, OH; and individual collectors in Canada, France, and the United States. Lulu is a grantee of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, MD, and has been honored as a Maryland Woman in the Arts and a Write from Maryland Author. Lulu has been living in Silver Spring, MD since 1988. Books
In this colorful potpourri of songs, riddles, and stories we follow a young girl through a school day in her native Puerto Rico. Each phase of the day highlights folklore that springs form the local culture. Delacre's vibrant illustrations pull you right into the scene and make you feel like you're part of the island's life. 48 fun filled pages include 28 lizards hidden in the pictures. "The arc of a young girl's typical school day gives structure to this presentation of a rich mixture of traditional songs, games, riddles a few simple recipes, and stories from Puerto Rico... The 27 lizards hiding in Delacre's clear, vibrant watercolors depicting a rural town, will demand attention from readers as they pour over the other details of a contemporary society enlivened by tradition."
"Cleverly conceived, the vignettes in this collection of evocative, often touching Latin American short stories connect with a larger fictional narrative and feature a culinary delight (recipes included)."
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Cuentos con sazon (Spanish)
The classic poem comes to life in this beautiful children's book, masterfully illustrated by Lulu Delacre.
"What makes the new Lectorum edition different from previous editions of Marti's writings is the breathtaking illustrations by artist Lulu Delacre."
"In this bountifully illustrated collection... the expressive dialogue and
rhythms of the text are well suited for reading aloud... Delacre enhances
the tales with her vivid, sprightly paintings."
Golden Tales: Myths, Legends and Folktales from Latin America (Two editions)
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"Well written source notes and numerous full-page oil paintings convey the
drama of these ancient civilizations... (the tales') time tested authenticity
is unquestionable."
"Delacre's ...carefully rendered illustrations are attractive, well designed,
and full of amusing and authentic detail (including several bird species
indigenous to Miami)."
El gallo de bodas
Vejigante Masquerader
"Carnival is near, and Ramón longs to masquerade along with the
older boys, the vejigantes, in the month-long celebration. The bilingual
text, along with muted, earth-toned illustrations, settles like a gentle
blanket to embrace readers with subthemes of both personal and cultural
strength and beauty."
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Las Navidades: Popular Christmas Songs from Latin America (Bilingual)
"From the gathering of flowers for decoration to the final festivities
of Epiphany, this cheerful collection celebrates the Christmas tradition
of Latin America through the seasonal songs of its countries... A festive
addition to holiday music collections."
Arroz con Leche: Popular Songs and Rhymes from Latin America
(Bilingual)
1989, Paperback Scholastic, 0-590-41886-6 $4.95 A Horn Book Fanfare Book
"A wonderfully illustrated bilingual nursery rhyme and music book... Unique."
For a complete book list go to www.luludelacre.com
Links For author appearances in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, contact the Speakers Bureau.
For all other author appearances, visit Scholastic Author Visits Department. Américas Award for Children and Young Adult Literature For a Spanish biography and interview go to www.scholastic.com, click on "teachers", and look for my name under "books and authors".
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Lulu Delacre, born in Puerto Rico to Argentinean parents, has written and illustrated many beloved books for children including Horn Book Fanfare Book Arroz con Leche: Popular Songs and Rhymes from Latin America and Salsa Stories, an IRA Outstanding International Book. The Bossy Gallito and Arrorró mi niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games are winners of the Pura Belpré Honor Medal for Illustration. Rafi and Rosi, and Rafi and Rosi: Carnival! are selections of the Junior Library Guild. The Storyteller’s Candle and Alicia Afterimage are her latest books. A common thread in the artist's work is the celebration of her Latino heritage.
