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Author: Rafael a Osuba ,
Rafael a Osuba
Publisher: Artist Studio Project Publishing LLC
Imprint: Artist Studio Project Publishing LLC
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.40cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.222kg
ISBN: 9781965086131
ISBN 10: 1965086136
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 01 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 6 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Language: Spanish
Reviews
""Perfect for young readers, this bilingual (Spanish-English) story has beautiful Linocut-style illustrations, and an extensive glossary to explore rich Puerto Rican culture. Plus, it includes a ""How-To Guide"" so you can build your own chiringa and watch it take flight!"" ""Perfecta para lectores jóvenes, esta historia bilingüe (español-inglés) presenta hermosas ilustraciones estilo Linograbado y un extenso glosario para explorar la rica cultura puertorriqueña. Además, ¡incluye una 'Guía de cómo hacer' para que puedas construir tu propia chiringa y verla volar!""
Author Information
Rafael A. Osuba (b. 1967) is a visual artist, cultural producer, and storyteller. He's passionate about sharing memories and tales from his beloved Puerto Rico. Growing up in Barrio La Mineral in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, he often draws inspiration for his stories from those cherished childhood experiences in Borikén. ""The illustrations are my humble attempt at a unique linocut style. They are a nod to the influential Puerto Rican government posters and books (Libros para el Pueblo) of DIVEDCO (1950s-60s)-including works by artists like Rafael Tufiño and Lorenzo Homar, whom I respect and admire dearly-and also to the classic fairy tale books I enjoyed as a child."" Osuba believes it's essential to teach children the value of preserving culture and highlighting the daily beauty and positivity around us. He strongly advocates for children seeing themselves represented in the books they read, regardless of their cultural, ethnic, or socioeconomic background. For him, bilingual and bicultural children's books are crucial; they help children understand their own culture and ancestral origins, whether living in their native country or abroad.Osuba has three adult children: Raffi, Gabbi, and Leilani. He lives in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, best friend, and muse, Michelle. Rafael A. Osuba (b. 1967) is a visual artist, cultural producer, and storyteller. He's passionate about sharing memories and tales from his beloved Puerto Rico. Growing up in Barrio La Mineral in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, he often draws inspiration for his stories from those cherished childhood experiences in Borikén. ""The illustrations are my humble attempt at a unique linocut style. They are a nod to the influential Puerto Rican government posters and books (Libros para el Pueblo) of DIVEDCO (1950s-60s)-including works by artists like Rafael Tufiño and Lorenzo Homar, whom I respect and admire dearly-and also to the classic fairy tale books I enjoyed as a child."" Osuba believes it's essential to teach children the value of preserving culture and highlighting the daily beauty and positivity around us. He strongly advocates for children seeing themselves represented in the books they read, regardless of their cultural, ethnic, or socioeconomic background. For him, bilingual and bicultural children's books are crucial; they help children understand their own culture and ancestral origins, whether living in their native country or abroad.Osuba has three adult children: Raffi, Gabbi, and Leilani. He lives in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, best friend, and muse, Michelle.
