Me, Frida, illustrated by David Diaz, written by Amy Novesky (Abrams)

  10 books from the Pura Belpre Award list (winners and honor books)

7. (2011 winners) Honors Books for Illustrations

Me, Frida, 

illustrated by David Diaz, written by Amy Novesky (Abrams)

About the Author:

"Amy Novesky likes to write picture books about interesting people and places. She is the award-winning author of ELEPHANT PRINCE, illustrated by Belgin Wedman; ME, FRIDA, about Frida Kahlo in San Francisco, illustrated by David Diaz; GEORGIA IN HAWAII, about Georgia O'Keeffe's travels in the Hawaiian islands, illustrated by Yuyi Morales; and IMOGEN, THE MOTHER OF MODERNISM AND THREE BOYS, about photographer Imogen Cunningham, illustrated by Lisa Congdon. LANGSTON HUGHES' LULLABY, illustrated by Sean Qualls, and MISTER & LADY DAY, about Billie Holiday and her beloved dogs, illustrated by Vanessa Newton, will follow in 2013. Amy lives and writes just north of San Francisco. To learn more about Amy, please visit her website: www.amynovesky.com."

Book Summary:

"Like a tiny bird in a big city, Frida Kahlo feels lost and lonely when she arrives in San Francisco with her husband, the famous artist Diego Rivera. But as Frida begins to explore San Francisco on her own, she discovers the inspiration she needs to become one of the most celebrated artists of all time. Me, Frida is an exhilarating true story that encourages children to believe in themselves so they can make their own dreams soar." -Amazon.com

Me, Frida (read aloud)

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing illustrations

A beautifully illustrated, charmingly told story of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The picture book tells about how she and her new husband Diego Rivera first moved to San Francisco. After a time of uncertainty and doubt, she soon blooms both personally and artistically. Caldecott-winner David Diaz's illustrations are astounding - they bring the story to life with their rich colors and textures and beautiful lines."- Amazon.com Review

Sources:

https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Novesky/e/B001K7WOGU?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000

https://www.amazon.com/Me-Frida-Amy-Novesky/dp/141971516X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Me%2C+Frida%2C+illustrated+by+David+Diaz&qid=1606053632&sr=8-1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75OTPrfMiuY