In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician tito puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo kings life. Tito puente, mambo king tito puente, rey del mambo by monica brown and rafael lopez. Like her book on frida kahlo, author monica brown teaches kids about tito puente, an icon in latin music who was also known as the mambo king. Video book trailer for tito puente, mambo king tito puente, rey del mambo. Capsule biographies are a welcome supplement to the poems publishers weekly on bravo. King of the mambo, with the books energyfilled pages and bilingual aspect. Tito puente died on may 31, 2000, at the age of 77, in a new york city hospital where he was awaiting heart surgery. Tito puente loved banging pots and pans as a child. What is the teaching strategies childrens book collection. See more ideas about childrens books, books, childrens. Sep 12, 2019 we gathered children s books to read in honor of hispanic heritage month and yearround, of course. This program will feature librarians and chicago notables reading their favorite childrens books.
Ernesto or tito thoroughly enjoyed dancing and music as a child and stuck with his passion throughout his whole life. He even successfully worked toward the creation of the tito puente educational foundation that offers scholarships to children interested in. Meettheauthor recording of tito puente, mambo king tito puente, rey del mambo. In our next installment for jazz appreciation month jam, world book celebrates the birthday of music legend tito puente. Tito puente, mambo king tito puente, rey del mambo by monica. Dedicated to increasing the diversity of voices and experiences contributing to childrens and young adult literature.
Aliceas arcade of knowledge readaloud presentation of tito puente mambo king, written by. Titos flamboyant tropical, ruffled shirts were an eyecatching experience in addition to his stunning dance moves as he stood behind his timbales. Bilingual spanishenglish childrens book pura belpre honor books illustration honor brown, monica, lopez, rafael on. My quest for the childrens books that tell our story. Shifting to our second book, my memories of tito puente come from puerto rican television variety shows. Lesson plans here is a great lesson guide to accompany monica browns childrens book shown below. As brown explains, tito puente 19232000 made music his entire life, from banging spoons and forks on pots and pans, windowsills and. Lopez who illustrated engles drum dream girl creates bold, dramatic portraits of the subjects, which include jose marti, pura belpre, tito puente, and cesar chavez. Join story time weekdays at 10am cst on facebook live. A child with a speech issue, poetry helped reorder. The rhythm, word play, and creativity in poetry books for kids make them the perfect companion to language acquisition and developing literacy skills.
Tito puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he. Capsule biographies are a welcome supplement to the poems publishers weekly on. The 2hour dvd documentary includes tito discussing his incredible 50year career as a band leader and the influence of other musicians from cachao. Tito is a musical prodigy who plays his way to the grammy awards in this bilingual book. Bilingual spanish english childrens book pura belpre honor books illustration honor brown. Me llamo celia young readers can get to know celia cruzs life story in this vibrant picture book. From musical prodigy on the streets of harlem to fivetime grammy award winner, titos life was full of rhythm. Monica brown childrens book author monicas books tito. He was nicknamed the king of mambo, referring to a dance form of cuban origin. Sep 20, 2019 ive chosen to highlight musician tito puente this year. In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician tito puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo king s life. From musical prodigy on the streets of harlem to fivetime. Joe tells the story of titos intensity for perfection, and describes titos musical brilliance in a manner that is as exciting a rapidfire explosion on the timbales as it is deeply. Thanks to this book, children can not only enjoy it in english, but also utilize it to learn spanish.
Rafael lopez in the weeks leading up to hispanic heritage month, latina mom and teacher frances evans carefully researches and gathers her materials together to teach her students about the culture. Monica brown childrens book author books tito puente. Want to understand why children want to read and reread the same book over and over again. Jazz jennings new childrens book tells transgender story. Jazz musician, producer, and songwriter tito puente was born ernesto antonio puente jr.
Teachingbooks tito puente, mambo king tito puente, rey. From musical prodigy on the streets of harlem to fivetime grammy award winner, tito s life was full of rhythm. Tito puente lesson plans, coloring pages, crafts, activities. See more ideas about childrens books, elementary music and books. Sep 16, 2015 latino biographies for kids educate and inspire tito puente, mambo king, is a childrens book written by peruvian american author monica brown. Puente was an influential bandleader, composer, arranger, and musician. Tito puente goodreads meet your next favorite book. Bilingual spanishenglish children s book pura belpre honor books illustration honor at. Childrens book about puerto rico discovering the world. Latino biographies for kids educate and inspire hisd. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Jul 15, 2019 teacher article reading aloud with children is the best way to inspire a love for reading and to promote language and literacy skills. Members of the 2014 notable children s books committee include. This diversely talented ensemble will bring a very strong energy to an evening of latin jazz, and will feature an unforgettable night of body moving, toe tapping, innovatively improvised music.
Oct 9, 2015 celebrate dia diversity in action or ousd latinoa read in with these childrens books featuring latino characters culture. Description in this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician tito puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo kings life. Mira look tito puente, mambo king rey del mambo vamos a. Your child will love the rhythm and movement found on each page of this beautifully illustrated picture book. Written in both english and spanish, monica browns telling of titos story is full of happiness. From musical prodigy on the streets of harlem to fivetime grammy award winner, titos life was full of. Tito puente, mambo kingrey del mambo book trailer duration. Activities to do with kids, book of the week, freebies, reading book of the week tito puente, mambo king posted on october 16, 2019 september 14, 2019 by mama dot. Tito puente, mambo king tito puente, rey del mambo book. Tito puente, mambo kingtito puente, rey del mambo by monica brown. Tito puente, mambo king tito puente, rey del mambo.
Books similar to tito puente, mambo kingtito puente, rey. Hudson music tito puente king of latin music book with dvd. Jan 16, 2017 although tito puente was a beloved and iconic musician, he is not as well known outside of the hispanicamerican community. Adriana dominguez a vibrant bilingual picturebook biography that portrays the musical and cultural phenomenon of tito puente, mambo king.
According to alsc policy, the current years newbery, caldecott, belpre, sibert, geisel, and batchelder award and honor books automatically are added to the notable childrens books list. Hispanic heritage month is here, and if your kid is a little bookworm, there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Mar 20, 2020 explore alacala3s board childrens books. Drums and claves, saxophones and tambourines were all part of the fun. Monica brown brown was presented with the challenge of summarizing tito puentes life and music career in a picture book, and with the collaboration of rafael lopez and his lovely illustrations, she succeeded wonderfully. Puente was born on april 20, 1923, in new york city. Sep 25, 2015 tito puente, mambo king, is a childrens book written by peruvian american author monica brown. National jazz appreciation month childrens book list jazz appreciation month is an awesome time celebrate the rich history and heritage of jazz.
He ranks among the most important figures in the history of latin popular music. Adored by fans across the globe, several supporters waited in line for days to. A vibrant bilingual picture book biography that portrays the musical and cultural phenomenon of tito puente, mambo king. Hudson music tito puente king of latin music book with dvd biography of the late, legendary tito puente and a brief history of afrocuban and salsa music that he popularized throughout the world. Tito puente students britannica kids homework help. Posted by jayme blaschke office of media relations february 23, 2017. Wendy woodfill, chair, hennepin county library, minnetonka, minn. Tito puente, mambo king, is an enticing colorful children s book that lets the reader enjoy learning about ernesto puente.
Tito puente, mambo kingtito puente, rey del mambo monica. In fact, the reader experiences quite a fascinating ride following the life of musician, ernest anthony puente jr. Jan 16, 2014 by sujei lugo description from the book jacket. Find books like tito puente, mambo king tito puente, rey del mambo. Tito puente, mambo king rey del mambo is a bilingual picture book that is best for ages 47. Latino biographies for kids educate and inspire nbc news. Review of tito puentemambo king by monica brown music. In this bilingual picture book biography of musician tito puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo kings life. Ala notable childrens book in this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician tito puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo kings life. The best selection of multicultural and social justice books for children, ya, and educators. In fact, when she was attending berklee college of music, she was the first recipient of the tito puente percussion achievement award. Bilingual spanishenglish from the worlds largest community of readers. Our california and the cazuela that the farm maiden stirred. Tito puente, rey del mambo a colorful overview of the life of musician tito puente.
Tito puente, mambo kingtito puente, rey del mambo is a childrens picture book written by monica brown and illustrated by rafael lopez. From spanish harlem to the grammy awardsand all the beats in betweenthis is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the king of mambo. As brown explains, tito puente 19232000 made music his entire life, from banging spoons and forks on pots and pans, windowsills and cans, to learning the saxophone while serving in the. A story from the taino people of puerto rico tales of the americas english and spanish edition. Known for her lola levine and sarai chapter book series, as well as numerous biographies covering such latin american luminaries as tito puente, celia cruz, dolores huerta, and cesar chavez, she writes relatable characters that highlight the nuance and diversity of the latinx experience. What makes this picture book stand out is how beautifully words. I remember as a child stealing poetry books off my moms bookshelves and performing the poems, relishing the way the words felt in my mouth. Ernesto tito puente born in 1923 in spanish harlem is a tale about an impove. Tito puente, mambo king, is a childrens book written by peruvian american author monica brown. My 2019 calendar is currently full with speaker visits and murals. Below, youll find a few resources for studying the mambo king, as well as a free download that ive created for the occasion. The story of puertorriqueno ernesto antonio puente better known as tito the jazz and salsa composer and musician who is best known as the mambo king. National jazz appreciation month childrens book list.
Although tito puente was a beloved and iconic musician, he is not as well known outside of the hispanicamerican community. It won the pura belpre honor book for illustration in 2014. Tito puente biography, life, interesting facts childhood and early life. Tito puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day.
It is a biographical picture book of tito puente the king of latin music. Mar 20, 2020 explore alacala3s board children s books. This vibrant, bilingual portrayal of tito puente, the king of mambo, conveys the rhythm and movement of the musical legend through the use of bold colors, swirly lines, and carefully placed word art. American bandleader, composer, and musician tito puente was one of the leading figures in latin jazz, known for his bravura showmanship.
To create this change, we strive to build awareness that the nature of our society must be represented within the childrens publishing industry. Bilingual spanishenglish children s book pura belpre honor books illustration honor 9780061227837 by brown, monica and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. During this month, share with your child some of the extraordinary books listed below, that honor the beautiful journey through the history of jazz. From musical prodigy on the streets of harlem to fivetime grammy award winner.