Literary Library

Idella Purnell

by Angela Beck
April 1, 1901 - December 1, 1982Mexican-born American academic, librarian, teacher and children's book authorAuthor of "The Talking Bird: An Aztec ...
Academic Children's Book Children's Book Author Children's Books Librarian Library Mexican Mexican-American Mexico Poetry Riveter Teacher

Ernesto Zedillo

by Angela Beck
December 27, 1951 - Mexican economist, politician and former President of MexicoAuthor of "2nd State of the Nation Report: A New Phase for Mexico"...
Mexican Mexico Political Politician Politics President

Alaida Foppa

by Angela Beck
December 3, 1914 - December 19, 1980 (questionable death date because she disappeared and was presumed murdered)Spain-born Guatemalan and Mexican p...
Art Art Critic Arts Feminism Feminist Guatemala Guatemalan Mexican Mexico Poem Poems Poet Poetry Spain Spanish Teach Teacher Translator Writer

Yuyi Morales

by Angela Beck
November 7, 1968 - Mexican-American author and illustrator of children's booksAuthor and illustrator of "Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Count...
Caldecott Caldecott Medal Children's Book Children's Book Author Illustrator Mexican Mexican-American Mexico