Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life

(Hardback)

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Honor and remember loved ones on the Day of the Dead with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book about the holiday. Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos in Spanish, is a happy celebration. The Mexican holiday is a time to welcome back loved ones who are no longer with us. This is done with offerings of favorite foods, brightly colored marigolds, sugar skulls, and more. This Little Golden Book is a great read-aloud for families that celebrate Day of the Dead, as well as for those who want to learn more about it.

Author Bio

Polo Orozco (he/him) is an editor, translator, and writer based in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in sunny Jalisco, Mexico, on a hearty diet of magical realism, Animal Planet docuseries, and Almod var melodramas. Mirelle Ortega is a Mexican author/illustrator for kidlit and animation based in Los Angeles, California. She's best known for receiving the 2023 Pura Belpre Award Honor for illustration on her debut picture book MAGIC, ONCE UPON A FARAWAY LAND.