Diego: Bigger Than Life (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780761453833)

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand's inspiring free verse and David Diaz's vivid paintings capture the defining moments and emotions of Rivera's tumultuous life, including his stormy relationship with artist Frida Kahlo and his passion for his art. Rivera's energy, physique, love for women, and work were all "bigger than life". A biography, chronology, glossary, sources, notes, and famous quotations are included.

Author: Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
ISBN-10: 0761453830
ISBN-13: 9780761453833
Publisher: Two Lions
Language: English
Published: 01/05/2012
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.20w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 130662 / Diego: Bigger Than Life

Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book
Award: Oregon Book Awards - Finalist
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book
Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Commended

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/15/2009 pg. 80
Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2009
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2009
School Library Journal 04/01/2009 pg. 146
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2009 pg. 320
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2010 pg. 26
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 - Superior,Well Above Average