As an illustrator living and working in Queens, NY, John Parra has received many awards and honors for his works of art. He is carrying a traveling library with more books than Ana ever imagined. 15 Resources3 Awards. Reviewed below. by Joan Bauer. Monica Brown, Ph.D., is the award-winning author of Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando al Biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match/no combina, and the Lola Levine chapter book series, including Lola Levine is Not Mean, Lola Levine, Drama Queen, and Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme.Her books have garnered starred reviews, the Américas Award, two … Hope Was Here. Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creators Monica Brown and John Parra introduce readers to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the BiblioBurro. Waiting for the Biblioburro, by Monica Brown, tells the story through the eyes of a little girl named Ana, whose town receives a visit from the Biblioburro. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. by Mark Teague. Ana loves stories. A remarkable tale of books and reading, now in a bilingual Spanish-English edition. Waiting for the Biblioburro (Tricycle/Random House, 2011) International Latino Book Awards: Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book – Bilingual (second place) Christopher Award for Literature for Young People; Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash (New York: Lee & Low, 2013) Tejas Star Book Award Waiting for the Biblioburro by Monica Brown and John Parra. From Kirkus Starred Review Waiting for the Biblioburro (2011) WAITING FOR THE BIBLIOBURRO by Monica Brown, illustrated by John Parra, is the story of Ana, a little girl living in a remote village where the teacher has left to find other work. But in her small village there are only a few books and she has read them all. She lives in Arizona with her family and teaches at Northern Arizona University. Biblioburro: A True Story From Colombia, written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter is a fantastic informational picture book that will be cherished by children. Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia, by Jeanette Winter, follows Soriano Bohórquez through a day of trekking into the countryside and back with his library. Waiting for the Biblioburro wins a Christopher Award Email This BlogThis! In Waiting for the Biblioburro (Tricycle Press/Random House Children’s Books), author Monica Brown and illustrator John Parra craft a tale for kindergartners inspired by traveling librarian Luis Soriano who carries books to children in rural Columbia on his two donkeys. Waiting for the Biblioburro . by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague. Waiting for the Biblioburro by Monica Brown and John Parra. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. 32. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher 12 Resources1 Award. 22 Resources3 Awards. Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro: (Spanish-English bilingual edition) 5.0 1 5 1. 12 Resources1 Award. Monica Brown is the award-winning author of super-awesome books for children, including the Lola Levine chapter book series, Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/no combina, Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, and Waiting for the Biblioburro. Please call John’s literary agents for book illustration inquiries. ... 8 Resources2 Awards. Bread and Roses, Too. But in her small village there are only a few books and she has read them all. ... 35 Resources7 Awards. Reviews and Awards: From The Christopher Awards. About Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro. For school visits, conferences, or literary event appearances requests, contact John’s booking agent.