Introduce little ones to the Life of the acclaimed Mexican-American ballerina, Evelyn Cisneros, most known for twirling her way through a ballet career at the San Francisco Ballet, in both English and Spanish! Plié, tendu, pirouette! Evelyn Cisneros, the first Mexican-American prima ballerina in the United States, takes center stage in her iconic tutu and satin ballet slippers.
She has partnered with Lil\' Libros to illustrate more than 15 popular bilingual picture books for children in their Board book collection..
Citlali enjoys telling stories through pictures, and her work is strongly influenced by the culture and vibrant colors of her country.
It was after studying architecture that she was drawn toward the enchanting world of illustration and chose to become an illustrator full-time.
Citlali Reyes , born and raised in Mexico, loved to doodle as a child.
She has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Forbes , CNN, KTLA, and more.
Since 2014, she has co-authored a variety of first concept children\'s books.
Ariana Stein is the co-founder of Lil\' Libros, a Los Angeles-based publisher that celebrates bilingualism and Latin American culture.
She lives in Los Angeles, California.
You can also listen to Patty every morning in Los Angeles on the On Air with Ryan Seacrest nationally syndicated radio show.
Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Time , and Rolling Stone magazine.
Your little one will have the same conviction as Evelyn! Parents will find this biography book on Evelyn Cisneros inspirational to their little one dreaming of using dance as an outlet and as a tool to stand tall! About author(s): Patty Rodriguez is the co-founder of Lil\' Libros, a publisher of bilingual children\'s books and co-author of more than 15 books celebrating the Latino-American experience in this country.
She\'ll dance her way through years at the beloved, renowned San Francisco Ballet.
Despite growing up shy, this ballerina managed to overcome her anxiety and fall in love with the beautiful art of ballet.
Introduce little ones to the Life of the acclaimed Mexican-American ballerina, Evelyn Cisneros, most known for twirling her way through a ballet career at the San Francisco Ballet, in both English and Spanish! Plié, tendu, pirouette! Evelyn Cisneros, the first Mexican-American prima ballerina in the United States, takes center stage in her iconic tutu and satin ballet slippers
