Rafael Lopez

Rafael Lopez

  • 5 stars across 12 books
F. Isabel Campoy is the author, translator, or anthologist of numerous books in the areas of poetry, theater, fictional narrative, biography, art, and bilingual education. She has been recognized with the Laureate Award from the San Francisco Public Library, the Reading the World Award, and many others. The California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE) has created an award in her name. She is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences on issues of transformative education, second language acquisition, and authentic writing. She lives in Northern California. Visit her at isabelcampoy.com and on Twitter at @fisabelcampoy. Theresa Howell began her career in publishing as a children's book editor at Rising Moon, where she helped to establish the bilingual imprint Luna Rising. She is the author of several children's books with an artistic and cultural focus. Visit her at theresahowell.com and on Twitter at @theresaahowell. Rafael L pez grew up in Mexico City, where he was immersed in the rich cultural heritage and color of street life. He is the illustrator of many vibrant picture books, including the acclaimed Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle and Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell. He has received the Pura Belpr and Am ricas awards multiple times. Rafael Lopez also designs and creates community-based murals nationwide. He divides his time between San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and San Diego, California. Visit him at rafaellopez-books.com.
2nd September 2021

The Little Book of Joy

Discover a different way to find happiness every day of the year with this pocket-size book that celebrates the little t... MoreThe Little Book of Joy

(2 reviews) Review
28th August 2018

The Day You Begin

There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel differ... MoreThe Day You Begin

(1 review) Review
1st February 2008

Our California

(0 reviews) Review
14th April 2016

Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

In this exuberant picture book about transformation through art, Mira lives in a gray urban community until a muralist a... MoreMaybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

(0 reviews) Review
3rd September 2019

Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers mak... MoreJust Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

(0 reviews) Review
25th March 2021

I'll Meet You in Your Dreams

This poetic and tender story celebrates the parent-and-child bond in its many forms. As a parent dreams of the future, t... MoreI'll Meet You in Your Dreams

(0 reviews) Review
8th May 2025

The Year We Learned to Fly

One rainy day, a bored brother and sister listen to their wise grandmother's advice: "Use those beautiful and brilliant ... MoreThe Year We Learned to Fly

(0 reviews) Review
Image to show page is loading Show More Books

New Book

Most Popular Book

Recent Reviews

  • The Little Book of Joy

    The Little Book of Joy

    by Toppa

    THE LITTLE BOOK OF JOY features a task for each day of the year. It can be something as simple as drawing whatever comes to mind, bird watching, and f...

  • The Day You Begin

    The Day You Begin

    by Amaka12

    A good book to learn to embrace your difference as someone else will like you for it. She arrives and connects even though she doesn’t have the same s...

  • The Little Book of Joy

    The Little Book of Joy

    by MrsV

    This is such a beautiful book which aims to get children practicing gratitude, thoughtfulness, kindness and fun every day of the year! It’s so fun of ...

Series by
Rafael Lopez