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Cut-paper art and stories by Carmen Lomas Garza

Award-winning artist Carmen Lomas Garza portrays her family, community, and ancestors through papel picado, or cut-paper art.
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Through the magic windows of her cut-paper art, Carmen shows us her family, her life as an artist, and the legends of her Aztec past. We look into Carmen's studio and see her paint a Mexican jarabe tapatío dancer; we glimpse the hummingbirds that cross the Mexican-American border to taste the sweet nectar of the cactus flowers; and we watch Carmen teach her nieces and nephews how to make their own magic windows. Magic Windows is a continuing tribute to family and community as well as a way for Carmen to connect future generations to their ancestors by teaching and sharing with them this traditional folk art. A step-by-step companion book, Making Magic Windows, is also available.

32 pages Full-color illustrations 8 3/4" x 10 3/4" Ages 6 and up English/Spanish
 
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Awards
2000 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award from the American Library Association
2000 Skipping Stones Honor Award
2000 Carter G. Woodson Honor Book
1999 Américas Honor Book
1999 Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Inc. Outstanding Achievement in Children's Books
1999 Parent's Choice Picture Book Recommendation


 
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"Artists and art lovers, Spanish and English speakers, and people of all ages will enjoy this delightful experience."
     —Skipping Stones

"Designed like stained glass windows, these vibrantly illustrated pieces … hold the eye with their entrancing play between positive and negative space."
      —Booklist


"Vivid examples and simple explanations make this unusual art form intriguing and accessible."
     —Bulletin of the Barahona Center for Children's Books

 
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Magic Windows

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ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-183-7
ISBN-10: 0-89239-183-9
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