Lulu Delacre Bilingual author and illustrator of children's books ___________________________________________________________________________________

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Selected Works

Publishers give deep discounts for an author's visit. Click on Works to learn more.

2011 • Large Format Boardbook for Autistic Children and Children with Special Needs • Lee & Low Books • ISBN:978-1-60060-460-7 • $20.00 
2008 • English Hardcover • Lee & Low Books • ISBN: 978-1-60060-242-9 • $19.95 Order directly from Lee & Low
2008 • Bilingual Hardcover • Children's Book Press • ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-222-3 ISBN-10: 0-89239-222-3 • $16.95
2006 • HarperCollins • Out-of-print in all versions • Coming soon as an e-book!
2004 • HarperCollins • Out-of-Print in all versions • Coming soon as an e-book!
2004 • Bilingual Hardcover • Lee & Low Books • 1-584-30-159-7 • $16.95 • 2006 • Bilingual CD • Lee & Low Books • 1-60060-1235 • $12.95
2002 • Bilingual Hardcover • Reinforced Library Binding • Millbrook Press • 0-7613-1910-7 • $24.90 Exceptional Social Studies Titles for Primary Grades PB: 0-8225-7026-2 Reading Level: Grade 3 • Interest Level: Grades 2-4 List Price: $ 6.95 To order: Lerner Costumer Service at 1-800-328-4929
2000 • English Edition Hardcover • Scholastic • 0-590-63118-7 • $15.95 English Edition Paperback • 0-590-63121-7 • $4.50 Cuentos con sazón 2001 • Spanish Edition Paperback • Scholastic • 0-439-22649-X • $4.50
1996 • English Edition Hardcover • Scholastic • 0-590-48186-X • $18.95 English Paperback • Scholastic • 0-439-24398-X • $5.99 De oro y esmeraldas: Mitos, leyendas y cuentos populares de Latinoamérica 1996 • Spanish Edition Paperback • Scholastic • 0-590-67684-9 • $6.99

Quick Links

• Lulu's artwork on Paper Tigers Gallery
• WETA interviews Lulu
WETA Colorín Colorado has several short videos where Lulu speaks on a variety of subjects
• Children's Literature conversation with Lulu Delacre about ALICIA AFTERIMAGE
• Reading is Fundamental Interview
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Planning a Visit with Lulu

Playing Shake it Morena!
Choose a Program

In all school programs, when appropriate, I stress the importance of keeping one's heritage and language. I explain how my Latino heritage has been a source of inspiration for my books. I can present in English or Spanish. A question and answer period is always included.

The equipment required varies according to the program.

Prepare the Audience

Make sure the students are familiar with my work, not only will they anticipate the visit with enthusiasm, but will be able to ask meaningful questions. Reading a picture book, or a couple of stories aloud to the class is an excellent preparation.




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Brainstorming another Rafi and Rosi story at the Museum of Natural History, DC
Fees and Charges

Lulu presents up to four programs in one day.
Honorarium:
Rates vary according to distance.
A confirmation letter is required.
Arrange for payment on the day of the visit.
If an invoice or other paperwork is needed please contact the author in advance so check can be prepared.


Programs at the Middle and High School Level


From Event to Bound Book : The Creation of a Memoir

45 min. Lulu Delacre explains the steps in the making of Alicia Afterimage. She describes the interview process, the challenges of multiple voices and points of view, the use of voice to develop character, and the search for clarity in placing memories in the past or distant past. She talks about the importance of revising and editing and the thought process in the final selection of images for the book. Reading the book prior to the visit is highly recommended. This is a program that brings to the foreground thought-provoking themes for many teens. A question and answer period is included.

Writing to Heal: A Workshop
Delacre discusses her book, Alicia Afterimage which shows the impact the sudden death of a teen has on the family and school community. She examines the unique way teens grieve and what it feels like to be responsible for a friend’s death. Delacre encourages students familiar with loss to write about their own experiences and create their own collections of “afterimages.” A workshop designed for those interested in memoir writing and in the use of literature to heal. Program length varies according to school goals and can be adapted to middle or high school level.



Speeches to Adults


Lulu Delacre conducts teacher workshops and gives speeches related to her work as an author and illustrator.

She has been a speaker at the Frostburg University Children's Literature Institute, MD; the Rabbit Hill Festival, CT; the University of Southern Mississippi, the Mazza Summer Institute; the Shenandoah University Children's Book Festival, VA: Fordham University, NY; the University of Wisconsin; Tulsa University, OK; Michigan Reading Association; Ohio State University; Diamond State Reading Association; the University of Northern Colorado; the University of Puerto Rico; the Universidad Católica de Ponce, PR; Kids are Customers Too Conference, MD; SCBWI Regional Conference; ADEC Conferece, among others.

To invite her to speak at your conference contact her.
Jay and Ben: Pre-telling and Retelling for Fun
30 min. Lulu explains how she created the Jay and Ben characters.
She shows each illustration and asks the audience to help her build a sentence that goes with each page.
Then, she reveals the published story. How fun to compare both texts! Finally, the audience helps Lulu arrange sequencing cards into chronological order. Brainstorming about future Jay and Ben adventures. Recommended for Pre K-1.

From Arroz to Shake it!
45 min. Lulu teaches gentle games from Arrorró mi niño, tells the story behind the creation of Arroz con Leche: Popular Songs and Rhymes from Latin America, and dances game-songs from Arroz con Leche and Shake it, Morena! with selected students. Recommended for Pre K-1.

The Making of a Book
Rafi and Rosi : Carnival!
45 min. A reading of Queen for a Day, a slide show in DVD format that explains the process in the making of a book, and a peek at an authentic vejigante costume.
Recommended for grades 1- 3.

Meet Rafi and Rosi
45 min. A slide show in DVD format telling how the characters were born and the stories developed, a demonstration of the "magic fingers" trick. Recommended for grades 1-2.

The Storyteller's Candle: from Idea to Collage Art
45 min. A reading of the story, a DVD slide show explaining how to set a story back in time through illustration, and an explanation of the research in looking for accuracy and authenticity. This program stresses the important role of librarians in the dreams of children.
Recommended for grades 3-4.

Salsa Stories
45 min. We explore how special foods spark fond family memories, and how these memories can be transformed into stories. A reading of a story, an explanation of the creative process behind the book and the powerful role of family anecdotes. A DVD slide show explains the printing process used for the illustrations
Recommended for grades 3-5.

The Path to Golden Tales
45 min. A reading of a tale, a slide show that explains the extensive research behind this book, and the importance of authenticity when dealing with myths, legends, and folktales.
Recommended for grades 4-6.

Celebrate with Latino Songs, Stories, and Foods!
30 to 45 min. This presentation focuses on the books Arrorró mi niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games, Arroz con Leche: Popular Songs and Rhymes from Latin America and Salsa Stories. I explain why I felt the need to create Arroz con Leche. I share some of the gentle games of Arrorró. I read a story from Salsa Stories and explain how I created the art. We end dancing the arroz con leche game song. With the host's help, a sampling of Salsa Stories' recipes may be offered.
Recommended for all ages including adults. A perfect program for Libraries or School Family Nights.