Pepe and the Piñata: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage - Hardcover

by Tracey Kyle (Author), Mirelle Ortega (Illustrator)

Join Pepe as he celebrates his Mexican-American heritage by participating in a celebration of Hispanic Christmas traditions. Children will delight in seeing many Hispanic cultures proudly honored in this joyous picture book.

"Bouncy rhymes and colorful cartoony illustrations reflect the vibrancy and fun." The Horn Book

"A peppy introduction to Hispanic Christmas traditions for young readers." School Library Journal

Pepe is excited to celebrate Christmas with his friends and family. In the town square, families are encouraged to decorate and share foods, traditions, and gifts for the holidays. With new food to taste, music to dance to, and a very special piñata to crack open, Pepe couldn't be more excited to celebrate and share his Hispanic heritage. A day filled with joy and pride, this book joins Pepe and the Parade as a jubilant celebration of culture and identity.

Illustrated by Pura Belpré Honoree, Mirelle Ortega, and with Spanish words effortlessly included throughout, this gorgeous story is a great introduction to the Spanish language. A glossary of Spanish words, complete with English translations, and an educational author's note provide useful tools for further learning and discussion.

Author Biography

Tracey Kyle (Author)
Tracey Kyle is a children's book author and an eighth-grade Spanish teacher. She studied in Madrid, which inspired her to write her first picture book, Gazpacho for Nacho. Tracey is also the author of the stunning picture books, Pepe and the Parade, Pepe and the Piñata, and A Paintbrush for Paco. When she's not writing lesson plans or working on a new story, she loves to read, cook, and practice yoga. She lives in Virginia with her husband and two cats. Learn more about Tracey at traceykyle.co

Mirelle Ortega (Illustrator)
Mirelle Ortega is a Mexican illustrator and writer for kidlit and Animation based in Los Angeles, CA. She's created covers for award winning middle grade series such as From The Desk of Zoe Washington, Cece Rios and Love Sugar Magic, artwork for acclaimed chapter books series such as The Mythics, Vote For Effie and Mermaids Rock, and vibrant illustrations for picture books like Small Room, Big Dreams, Pepe and the Parade, and her author/illustrator debut Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land.