We are featuring a new illustrator in an Inspirations kit! Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last. Our latest kit highlights Rudy Gutierrez. Each bag contains a blank book for sketching, chalk and paper. You will also find:
- A list of books he illustrated, available in the library or on hoopla
- Activity ideas for drawing while you listen to music (remember, you can stream or download music as well as checking it out)
- Some information about murals (Professor Gutierrez wrote a great article for kids about being an artist and making a mural)
- Ideas for things to look for in the artist’s books and try in your own drawings
- Fill-in-the-blank pages to help you invent a superhero and a story
Want to explore more?
- Visit Altpick to find news about Rudy Gutierrez and videos featuring him and his work
- Learn about the Pura Belpré Award, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary (Rudy Gutierrez was honored in 2009 for illustrating Papá and Me)
- Browse books featuring Caribbean or Latinx culture that earned Américas Award
- Check out some of the books in our collection about making murals
- Read about the history of Puerto Rican art