Los Gatos Black on Halloween

written by Marisa Montes, illustrated by Yuyi Morales. (Holt, 2006)

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About

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From brujas on broomsticks to clattering esqueletos, the rhyming text captures a spooky mix of English and Spanish in this humorous tale. The story integrates the traditions of two cultures into a lively tale with a surprise twist that begs to be read aloud and shared with audiences of all ages and cultures.

Awards Won

Title Year
Belpré Medal image Pura Belpré Award

91´«Ã½

The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
2008 - Honor(s)