Fountaindale Public Library District: Inspirations: Rudy Gutierrez

Bolingbrook IL

30 June, 2021

1:55 PM

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Press release from Fountaindale Public Library District: Sarah June 29, 2021 We are featuring a new illustrator in an Inspirations kit! Stop by the Children's Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last. Our latest kit highlights Rudy Gutierrez. Each bag contains a blank book for sketching, chalk and paper. You will also find: A list of books he illustrated, available in the library or on hoopla Activity ideas for drawing while you listen to music (remember, you can stream or download music as well as checking it out) Some information about murals (Professor Gutierrez wrote a great article for kids about being an artist and making a mural) Ideas for things to look for in the artist's books and try in your own drawings Fill-in-the-blank pages to help you invent a superhero and a story Want to explore more? Visit Altpick to find news about Rudy Gutierrez and videos featuring him and his work Learn about the Pura Belpré Award, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary (Rudy Gutierrez was honored in 2009 for illustrating Papá and Me) Browse books featuring Caribbean or Latinx culture that earned Américas Award Check out some of the books in our collection about making murals Read about the history of Puerto Rican art This press release was produced by Fountaindale Public Library District. The views expressed here are the author's own.