Book Trailer Premiere: Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown, ill. John Parra

Every generation gets the Frida Kahlo picture book biography it deserves.  Now at some point here I’m going to write an article about why some female figures get picture books biographies while others do not, and what trends in the greater pop culture landscape control these choices.  Happily, I am of the opinion that the more Frida Kahlo bios we have, the better.  Up until now my heart was squarely in the camp of Frida by Jonah Winter, ill. Ana Juan, as well as Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales. That was then. This is now. Today I am pleased beyond measure to present to you the latest from Monica Brown and John Parra.  Both have floored me repeatedly over the years. I’m so very fond of Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, on sale in September. If you’re feeling down over the news from this past weekend, at the very least listen to the music in this trailer. There is good yet in this world:

Many thanks to the good people of North South for allowing me to premiere the video here.

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