Media
Video Highlights:
Monica Brown, Valle del Sol Awards 2017
Articles/Features/Essays:
- Lighting the Candle: What Words and Art Can Do
- WATCH. CONNECT. READ. - SMALL ROOM, BIG DREAMS: THE JOURNEY OF JULIÁN AND JOAQUIN CASTRO / PEQUEÑA HABITACIÓN, GRANDES SUEÑOS: EL VIAJE DE JULIÁN Y JOAQUÍN CASTRO BY MONICA BROWN AND MIRELLE ORTEGA
- AZCentral:'A way we can shine a light': Cesar Chavez's story comes alive in outdoor reading exhibit, by Shanti Lerner, Arizona Republic Mar 29, 2021
- cheddar news: Author Discusses Importance of Race and Representation in Children's Books
- The Horn Book Inc.: Five questions for Monica Brown, by Shoshana Flax and Elissa Gershowitz Jul 08, 2020
- Arizona Daily Sun: PLAYING FAVORITES: Monica Brown's 'Sharuko: Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello' a vibrant exploration of Peruvian culture, by MACKENZIE CHASE Arts & Culture Editor Aug 16, 2020 Updated Sep 20, 2020
- Latino Leaders Magazine: Spotlight: Monica Brown, STORY BY: BILL PEDEN
- The New York Times: Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2017, by The New York Times on Nov. 2, 2017
- The New York Times: Bookshelf: Double the Delight, by Maria Russo on Sept. 23, 2015
- Washington Post: These books can help build strong girls - and boys - for today's world, by Karen MacPherson on Dec. 4, 2017
- NBC News: Latino Biographies for Kids Educate and Inspire, by Monica Olivera on Sept. 16, 2015
- NBC Latino: Acclaimed author celebrates bicultural children "who don't fit in one box", by Kristina Puga on Sept. 19 2013
- Huffington Post: 19 Children's Books To Read In Honor Of Hispanic Heritage Month - Time to make room on those bookshelves., by Taylor Pittman on Sept. 17 2018 / Updated Sept. 28, 2018
- My Modern Met: 10 Inspiring Children's Books for Budding Little Artists, By Emma Taggart on Feb. 3, 2018
- Teaching Tolerance: A Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, by Angela P. Dodson in Issue 46, Spring 2014
- Little Brown School Newsletter Author Essay
- Latina: Latina Author Celebrates Bicultural Children by Cristina Arreola on Sept. 19, 2013
- Babble: 18 Spooky Books For Kids of All Ages by Heather Newman in 2017
- Cronkite News: NAU professor touts Latin-themed kids' books at National Book Festival By BRANDON BROWNSept. 23, 2013
- Vimeo video "LATINO CHILDRENS BOOK" by Sydney Hujik
- Guest Post: Monica Brown on Where Art Meets Text: Reflections on the Author-Illustrator Relationship on March 18, 2013
- Monica on TeachingBooks.net
- NBC Latino: 5 Latino-Inspired Books for boys by Monica Olivera on July 4, 2012
- Worlds of Words: Session Spotlight: Monica Brown by Ann Parker on April 9, 2012
- Ritell Rhode Island Teachers of English Language Learners: Monica featured in The Booklist Project
- Cynsations Guest Post: Monica Brown on Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match
- La Bloga: Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match Celebrates The Multiracial Experience by Rene Colato Lainez on Sept. 14, 2011
- Kids Growing Libraries: Author Monica Brown talks about growing libraries by Candice López on Oct. 12, 2010
- Arizona Daily Sun: Summer reading: All in the family by DAILY SUN STAFF May 30, 2010
- La Bloga (4 May 2011) - New Books by Monica Brown, Waiting for the Biblioburro by Rene Colato Lainez
- Find out what Monica Brown has to say about children's books and literacy here (PDF)
Radio:
- NPR Arizona KNAU Radio Essay
- National NPR's All Things Considered (2013)
- Arizona NPR - KNAU - Salsa legend Celia Cruz (2005, MP3 Download)
Interviews:
- Championing Empathy, Kindness, and Justice: A Tribute to Cynthia Leitich Smith by Monica Brown
- Fronteras: Bilingual Children's Book Explores Castro Twins Humble Beginnings To Political Rise
- Investigate: Research & Writing Process Craft and Structure
- Picture Books With A 'Clash Bash' Of Culture For Kids
- Children's Book Author Honors Labor Organizers
- Mamiverse.com Interview with Monica
- NBC Latino: Award-Winning Children's Author Writes About Being a Bi-Cultural Kid
- Bookjoy with Pat Mora - Creativity Interview: Monica Brown
- Monica's interview on KUHF, Houston Public Radio
- La Bloga (15 Sept. 2010) - Chavela and the Magic Bubble - Interview By René Colato Laínez
- La Bloga (28 Jan. 2010) - Pele King of Soccer - Interview By René Colato Laínez
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- Click here to see photos from the Américas Award Ceremony at the Library of Congress
