Medias Naranjas: Diego & Frida

Introduce your little ones in English and Spanish to Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, known together as the Elephant and the Dove.

Who's your other half, your media naranja?

Medias naranjas: Diego & Frida will introduce your little ones to two of Mexico's iconic figures and the friendship that united them. Muralist Diego Rivera and artist Frida Kahlo were each other's muses and peculiar halves. This iconic, creative couple has left the art world ablaze with their murals, paintings and love stories. They will be forever known by their nicknames, of the Elephant and the Dove.

Parents will adore this bilingual English-Spanish hardcover as it introduces little ones to the iconic artists, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, and the lasting impact they left in Mexico and beyond!

Author: Nayeli Reyes
Publisher: Lil' Libros
Published: 10/10/2023
Pages: 22
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 6.60h x 6.60w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781948066129

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2023 pg. 70

About the Author

Nayeli Reyes was born in Mazatlan, Mexico. She is Emilio's mother, a chef, and a photographer specializing in brand photography. She recalls devouring any book that came into her hands at a young age, with a special weakness for children's books. Now she's trying to share the joy of reading with her son, Emilio. She likes to combine her love for books with cooking, creating recipes inspired by literature for her YouTube channel. In her spare time, you may find her doing DIY projects, such as crochet, watercolor, or origami, baking sourdough bread, and playing with Emilio and her husband Alejandro.

Ellia Ana Hill is a Puerto Rican cut paper illustrator and artist. She creates hand-cut whimsical illustrations from a mix of vintage and modern papers. Her work is influenced by her familia, pop culture, toys, retro goodness, curly hair, and childhood adventures. Ellia earned a BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design with an emphasis on illustration and creative writing. She has participated in gallery shows by Netflix, Disney, American Horror Story, Hasbro, and more - all the while raising 6 kids with her husband. Ellia and her family live in Milwaukee, WI.