Juana Martinez-Neal

New Author-Illustrator Picture Book

Making Alma and How She Got Her Name

Published Books

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Children's Book Author & Illustrator

Juana Martinez-Neal

About the creator

Juana Martinez-Neal

Juana is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor, a Sibert Medal and a Pura Belpré Medal for Illustration.
She is the daughter and granddaughter of painters.

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Published Titles

Books

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.

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.

New author-illustrator picture book

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.

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