John Parra is an award winning illustrator of many books for young readers, including Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown, named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book, and Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans by Phil Bildner, which won the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Illustration. His other awards include the ALA Pura Belpré Honors, and the Christopher’s Award. Additionally his books have appeared on Bank Street’s and Smithsonian Magazine’s: Best Children’s Books of the Year lists. In 2015 John was invited by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to present a special event about his work and career in art and illustration. Today his work can be seen at the U.S. Post Office on six new Forever Stamps titled: Delicioso, with art images celebrating Latino food cuisine. John’s most recent book, Hey Wall: A Story of Art and Community, with author Susan Verde, was released this past Fall 2018.
A rookie pitcher ignites pride and becomes a hero to millions.
Discover how a painter's beloved animals inspired her vibrant art and life.
A boy and his grandmother unite over a Spanish spelling bee, bridging past and present.
Explore vibrant colors through Latino culture's food and fun.
A boy transforms a bleak wall into a vibrant community masterpiece, uniting neighbors through art.
A child reflects on the things they are thankful for in their life.
A boy and his grandmother unite through Spanish, defying past language suppression.
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A rookie pitcher ignites pride and becomes a hero to millions.
A boy and his grandmother unite over a Spanish spelling bee, bridging past and present.
A boy and his grandmother unite through Spanish, defying past language suppression.
A boy's first day helping his father reveals the beauty in hard work and creativity.
A journalist breaks barriers, seeking truth and justice in a divided world.
Discover a vibrant world of numbers in a lively counting fiesta.
A boy transforms a bleak wall into a vibrant community masterpiece, uniting neighbors through art.
Discover how a painter's beloved animals inspired her vibrant art and life.
Discover how Frida Kahlo's pets inspired her art and life.
A street sweeper's dance turns heroic amid a devastating storm.
Explore vibrant colors through Latino culture's food and fun.
Explore a vibrant world where everyday objects reveal hidden shapes.
A librarian journeys with books on burros to spread literacy in rural Colombia.
A poet's journey to inspire voices and dreams unfolds.
A child reflects on the things they are thankful for in their life.
A boy finds meaning in every moment as he prepares for Día de Muertos.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across John Parra's books.
