Duncan Tonatiuh
Duncan Tonatiuh is a Mexican-American author and illustrator of award-winning children's books. Born in Mexico City and raised in San Miguel de Allende, he moved to the United States as a teenager. His work is heavily influenced by Pre-Columbian art, particularly Mixtec codices, and often explores themes related to the Latino experience, including social justice, history, and immigration.
Awards
['Pura Belpré Medal', 'Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal', "Tomás Rivera Mexican-American Children's Book Award", 'Américas Award', "Jane Addams Children's Book Award", "New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books"]
Notable Works
['Separate Is Never Equal', 'Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote', 'Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras', 'The Princess and the Warrior', 'Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin']
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