Juana Martinez-Neal

Children's Book Author & Illustrator

Juana Martinez-Neal

New Author-Illustrator Picture Book

About the Creator

Published Books

Upcoming April 2022

Published Titles

Books

Zonia’s Rain Forest

A heartfelt, visually stunning picture book from the Caldecott Honor and Sibert Medal Winner illuminates a young girl’s day of play and adventure in the lush rain forest of Peru.

La selva de Zonia

Explora las maravillas de la Amazonía con Zonia, una niña asháninka, cuyas alegres aventuras en la selva se interrumpen un día por un misterioso y desconcertante descubrimiento.

Alma and How She Got Her Name

What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be.

Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre

¿Qué existe detrás de un nombre? Para una niñita, su nombre muy largo cuenta la historia vibrante de dónde viene y quién podrá ser.

A Perfect Fit

Discover how the Lane Bryant clothing brand changed the way we buy clothes forever by celebrating bodies of all shapes and sizes in this inclusive picture book biography of a Lithuanian immigrant with

Tomatoes for Neela

Padma Lakshmi, bestselling author and host of Bravo’s Top Chef and Hulu’s Taste the Nation,and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal team up in this celebration of food and famil

Swashby and the Sea

From New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and Caldecott Honor–winner Juana Martinez-Neal comes a sweet-and-salty friendship story perfect for pirate-lovers and fans of The Night Gardener.

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpré Award winner and C

Babymoon

In a perfect gift for new and expectant parents (and siblings), a gentle story pays tribute to the wonder and emotion of a family’s first quiet days with a newborn.

La Princesa and the Pea

Readers will be enchanted by this Latino twist on the classic story, and captivated by the vibrant art inspired by the culture of Peru.

La Madre Goose: Nursery Rhymes for los Niños

Classic Mother Goose rhymes get a Latino twist in this cozy collection. La Madre Goose will make a playful multicultural addition to every modern bookshelf.

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