Danza!: Amalia Hernández and El Ballet Folklórico de México

In the picture book 'Danza!', award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hernández, a dancer and the founder of El Ballet Folklórico de México. The book details her journey from being inspired by dancers in her town square as a child to creating one of the most famous and successful dance companies in the world. Amalia combined her training in ballet and modern dance with traditional Mexican folk dances, forming a unique style that captured the heritage and culture of Mexico. This vivid celebration of Mexican dance, culture, and art is illustrated in Tonatiuh's signature style, inspired by Mixtec art, and has received critical acclaim, including the Pura Belpré Award and the Robert F. Sibert Medal.