![]() Lomas Garza’s desire to celebrate her Mexican American identity makes this book a great resource for introducing Hispanic Heritage Month in the classroom.Ĭreated over a span of 11 years, the paintings show scenes of colorful, lively, symbolic images specific to life in a Mexican-American family living near the U.S./Mexico borderlands. My art is a way of healin g these wounds, like the savila plant (aloe vera) heals burns and scrapes when applied by a loving parent or grandparent”. We were punished for being who we were, and we were made to feel ashamed of our culture. When I was growing up, a lot of us were pu n ish ed for speaking Spanish. “Every time I paint, it serves a purpose-to bring about pride in our Mexican American Culture. The author, who is one of the most prominent Mexican-American painters living today (Lee & Low Books) writes on the first page: In My Family/En mi familia by Carmen Lomas Garza (ages 6 +) is an award-winning bilingual picture book illustrated with the author’s own paintings. In honor of this I present you with a book that celebrates Mexican-American culture and traditions. ![]() Today marks the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. ![]()
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