Frida
Written by Jonah Winter • Illustrated by Ana Juan • Arthur A. Levine Books
It’s hard to write a good children’s book about the colorful and sometimes tragic life of Frida Kahlo, but once again, Jonah Winter does an amazing job. After all, when we think about women’s history month, we can’t forget about Frida. He presents Kahlo’s life to young children in such a way that they can see how Frida used her art to take the painful moments and turn them into something beautiful. Juan’s incredible illustrations are a burst of color, reflecting the vitality and cultural images most commonly associated with Mexico. The link above is to the book that is in English only, but Frida is also available in Spanish. It is most suitable for children ages 4 and up.
Make this women’s history month one that’s full of culture, insights and inspiration!
