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A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
Written by Duncan Tonatiuh
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A Pura Belpré award-winner sheds light on the significance of Aztec manuscripts, and the universal power of books, in this tribute to Mesoamerican ingenuity.
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Duncan Tonatiuh
Duncan Tonatiuh is an award-winning Mexican-American author and illustrator. His books include the Pura Belpre Honor Award winners Dear Primo, Diego Rivera, and Pancho Rabbit and the Sibert Honor Award winners Separate Is Never Equal and Funny Bones. Born in Mexico, he graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City. He is inspired by Pre-Columbian art, and his aim is to create images and stories that honor the past in a way that is relevant today.
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