His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his 'singular attainment in children's literature,' the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his 'continued distinguished contribution,' and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California. Author Tomie dePaola has received numerous awards for other books including Caldecott Honor, Newbery Honor, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934, to a family of Irish and Italian background.

None known for this book (will update if I learn of any).The end of the book, a list translations is provided. The illustrations and the use of the Spanish language are evidence of LatinoĬulture. The food, clothing, and setting displayed in Ties, respect for elders, and personal characteristics. Adelita incorporates variousĮlements throughout the tale indicative of Latino values such as strong family When Javier goes off in search for the maiden, he recognizes her with the help of her dress and rebozo. Adelita dances with Javier at the fiesta, but no one at the fiesta knows who the mysterious maiden is. Esperanza helps Adelita style her hair and sends her off in a cart she borrowed. The trunk contains a beautiful dress, and Adelita wears that dress to the ball. Esperanza helps Adelita get ready for the ball by showing Adelita her mother's trunk. Adelita is helped by her nanny, Esperanza, who previously was banished from the family home by her stepmother. Adelita asks to come to the fiesta, but she is told she is not allowed to attend such an event. The Cinderella in this story is named Adelita and she is a humble maiden who is orphaned and then forced to work as a servant to her stepmother and two stepsisters. Adelita is a Mexican version of the classic Cinderella story.

Adelita by tomie depaola