AUSTIN, TEXAS鈥擲A国际传媒 ISD welcomes Yuyi Morales children鈥檚 book author and illustrator to Mathews Elementary SA国际传媒 for a reading of her new book, 鈥淣i帽o Wrestles the World.鈥
What: Reading with Mexican-American author Yuyi Morales, featuring remarks by AISD Chief Academic Officer Pauline Dow
When: 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25
Where: Mathews Elementary SA国际传媒, 906 W. Lynn St.
Background: Born and raised in Mexico, Yuyi Morales has been a radio producer and children's book creator since coming to the United States. Her books have won numerous awards and honors, which include 鈥淟ittle Night鈥 and its Spanish edition, 鈥淣ochecita,鈥 a 2008 ALA Notable Children's Book, and 鈥淛ust in Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book,鈥 both published by Roaring Brook Press. Upon winning the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for 鈥淟os Gatos Black on Halloween,鈥 Yuyi Morales became the first author/illustrator to be three times recognized by the Pura Belpre Committee. Morales lives in Northern California.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please contact the Department of Communications and Community Engagement at 414-2414.