Description
Award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the significance of Aztec manuscripts and culture
About the Author
Duncan Tonatiuh (toh-nah-tee-YOU) is an award-winning author-illustrator. He is both Mexican and American. He grew up in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and graduated from Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College in New York City. His artwork is inspired by pre-Columbian art. His aim is to create images and stories that honor the past, but are relevant to today's people, especially children. He currently lives in San Miguel with his family but travels in the United States often.
Reviews
**STARRED REVIEW**
"Tonatiuh's respect and reverence for the subject shine through loud and clear as he shares knowledge of Mesoamerican books almost lost to the past. . .Utterly indispensable."
**STARRED REVIEW**
"In Tonatiuh's engaging picture book, a Mexihcah child describes intricate wordless volumes created in Mesoamerica before the arrival of Europeans, interweaving Nahuatl words defined in a glossary. . . all shown in richly hued art that mimics the codices' detailed format, and leading to a contextualizing author's note that describes colonizing forces' devastating effect."
**STARRED REVIEW**
"Once again Tonatiuh has gathered history, language, and stories into a cultural gift to readers; an excellent book for students who want to learn how books are made, those who love history (even the difficult parts), and anyone interested in learning about Mexihcah culture."
**STARRED REVIEW**
"A loving and layered examination of culture, values, and the stories that shape them."
**STARRED REVIEW**
"An author's note provides historical context, centering the importance of preserving Indigenous art . . . storytelling, and knowledge."
Acclaimed author and illustrator Tonatiuh's signature pre-Columbian illustrations are striking and alive with color, pattern and texture. A detailed author's note, glossary (with pronunciation guide), and bibliography round out this robust resource. * Booklist *
Awards
Commended for Pura Belpre Award (Illustration) 2023.
Book Information
ISBN 9781419749421
Author Duncan Tonatiuh
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publisher Abrams