My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo

written and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez. My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo. (Children's Book Press, 2007)

The book cover of "My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo" by Maya Gonzalez features a girl with her hands on her cheeks, elbows bent and resting on a cloud, along with a little bird. Below them, the moon, the sun, and on the ground, a house.

About

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This book invites children to a visual feast of vibrant colors and magical realism, as they follow young Maya on her journey from sand-covered surroundings to a world overflowing with rich violet and pink hues. Mayan culture and Kahlo-esque influences add electricity to the bold illustrations.

Awards Won

Title Year
Belpré Medal image Pura Belpré Award

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The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
 2008 - Honor(s)