They offer a rich subtext that compliments the overall story and adds dimension and subtlety. Illustrations: While the text is simple, the illustrations are rich and complex. It is a self-affirming, empowering statement of the importance of celebrating yourself and the joy of being alive. In fact, “I am,… I search, I see…Ah-ha! I play, I know, I dream, and I realize that I feel and I understand that I love and create and so…I live!” is the totality of the story. Plot Summary: Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales is textually simple bi-lingual book, made rich and vibrant through its beautiful illustrations. 2014, Roaring Book Press, New York, NY.Īwards: Pura Belpre Illustration Award 2015, Caldecott Honor Book 2015 Book Information: Viva Frida Written and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales.
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