<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The award-winning duo of author Brown and artist Lopez hit all the right beats in this vibrant bilingual picture-book biography that portrays the musical and cultural phenomenon of Tito Puente, Mambo King! Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo king's life. Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards--and all the beats in between--this is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the King of Mambo. </p><p>Award-winning author-illustrator duo Monica Brown and Rafael López bring the remarkable story of this talented legend to life in this Pura Belpré Honor Book. Supports the Common Core State Standards. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Meet Tito Puente--the King of Mambo.</p><p>Tum Tica!</p><p>From musical prodigy on the streets of Harlem to five-time Grammy Award winner, Tito's life was full of rhythm. Drums and claves, saxophones and tambourines were all part of the fun.</p><p>Tac Tic!</p><p>Monica Brown and Rafael López, the award-winning creators of the Pura Belpré Honor Book my name is celia/me llamo celia, team up once again for another spectacular collaboration in this upbeat tribute to a musical legend.</p><p>Tum Tic!</p><p>Tom Tom!</p><p>Conoce a Tito Puente, el Rey del Mambo.</p><p>¡Tum Tica!</p><p>De prodigio musical en las calles de Harlem a ganador de cinco premios Grammy, la vida de Tito fue muy rítmica. Tambores y claves, saxófonos y panderetas siempre formaron parte de la diversión.</p><p>¡Tac Tic!</p><p>Monica Brown y Rafael López, los creadores del libro my name is celia/me llamo celia, el cual fue galardonado con el Honor Pura Belpré, se reúnen una vez más para crear otra colaboración espectacular en este alegre homenaje a una leyenda musical.</p><p>¡Tum Tic!</p><p>¡Tom Tom!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Brown and Lopez collaborate in this energetic bilingual tribute to salsa drummer and band leader extraordinaire. Lopez's pictures convey salsa's rhythmic exuberance via a riotous palette. A vibrant, reverent celebration of the godfather of salsa."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>Brown's bilingual text echoes the rhythms of salsa, mambo, and jazz . Lopez's sizzling acrylics are anything but flat.--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>"...Irresistable...The vibrant imagery hums right off the page, full of high-contrast color and energetic composition, and decorated with swirling, starry embellishments.--Horn Book Magazine<br><br>Like so many of Brown's biographies, Tito's story introduces readers to a vibrant Latino figure. Award-winning illustrator López brings Tito's story to life in vibrant acrylic salsa reds and oranges, which are splashed behind every shake of Tito's hips and wink of his eyes.--ALA Booklist<br><br>"My father was an inspiration to many generations of Latin music fans worldwide. This book is a testament to that. Now his name and likeness will reach a brand new group of young fans who will discover his genius and talent."--Tito Puente Jr.<br>
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